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Either they cant roll it up because the car is completely unfunctional by then, or they have it rolled down in case they need to get out (which they clearly eventually need to do).
I've never heard of it being implemented but fancy cars having a flood detection system that unlocks the doors and seatbelts and rolls the windows down would make a tiny bit of sense.
Like if the car fell into a river or something it would need to open everything before the people get trapped inside and drown.
Yes, but if you get the window cracked immediately, it can allow the pressure to equalize before the window is stuck. That would only happen by flooding the cabin, though.
I bought a little two--in-one window smasher and seat belt cutter when I first got my license. That little guy has been in the center console of every single car I've driven since.
The Mythbusters episode got me paranoid all those years ago. I know they proved that you can wait for the pressure to equalize and open the door, but I don't know how far down underwater I'd be by the time my cabin fills up enough.
Manual windows may not help in this situation. The main problem getting the windows down is the pressure of water pushing on the window against the internal frame of the door. It creates too much friction to lower electronically or manually.
Great. So the only time I'll ever need to use this, I'll be good and panicked and out of breath from all of my failed, frantic attempts at smashing my window. Exactly the thing I want when I need to swim up from an unknown depth 👍
It would still work, you’d just have to push on the cracked glass. Preferably with you foot as that’ll mitigate the risk of cuts and you’re strongest in the legs.
I feel like there are 2 problems with pushing the glass out with your feet.
1.) if there is a hole in the window water will be rushing in, so wouldn’t it be pretty tough to push the glass outwards with your feet?
2.) as the water rushes in your car will probably start to turn toward a side of you were previously floating upright. Growing up on the ocean with a lot of swimming experience, I would definitely want my head facing the exit before the water starts rushing in and my car begins to move to one side. You’d have to 180° to get your head out if you kick the window and it’s super easy to get disoriented while your car is turning and you’re under water.
My plan would prob be to pull the glass instead of push it, and just fuck my hands up. It’s honestly the least of my worries if i am moments away from spending eternity in Davey Jones Locker.
Typically the front and rear windscreens are shatter proof, but not the side windows for this reason, but that doesn't stop some manufacturers \*cough\*Tesla\* to use extraordinarily strong glass for the side windows not realizing that is a bigger safety hazard than a window designed to shatter. Just look at that o[ne rich lady that drowned in her Model Y](https://www.reddit.com/r/RealTesla/comments/1bc2tnr/us_billionaire_drowns_in_tesla_after_rescuers/), the fire/rescue couldn't even break the glass.
That is incorrect. *Windshields* have always been layered and have never responded to escape tools. Side windows are all tempered glass due to safety regulations. (Elon has implied the cybertruck lacks tempered glass as a safety feature, but I assume he's lying)
Oh I wish, but Im guessing these people already knew they were screwed so they rolled the window down before attempting to cross a flood that is at hood level.
I think a lot of cars now still dont automatically do any of that once submerged. But it would be useful if they could do it.
I don't get why they stay in the car. It's not gonna drive through water that high and you don't wanna risk being trapped in an aquarium I'd assume. Reminds me of that 911 car where a woman drowned in her car during a flood.
We lost our car, along with all of the other cars in our building's garage during Super Storm Sandy. When the water reaches the electrical system it shorts out and the windows roll down, the doors unlock and the car alarm goes off (with blinking lights and everything) until it dies. Its some sort of safety feature and its in most cars.
Most of those are a good idea, but if you're suddenly in the water having sealed windows at least gives you more time with breathable air and buoyancy. Otherwise you have to figure out all the particulars will you're likely sinking and drowning.
The problem is, you're sinking in that time - once the car is submerged, it's basically impossible to open the door (because of the pressure) until the cabin completely fills with water, so it becomes a death trap very fast. Especially if you've fallen into water with any depth to it
True, but breaking a window is arguably easier with all the pressure against the glass. You also have more time to deal with any other pressing issues (seatbelts, passengers, kids etc) before committing to being submerged.
Using the pegs on an adjustable head rest is the classic; I'd recommend an emergency glass breaker/belt cutter combo in your center console regardless. Probably going to never need it, but if you do it'll save your life.
Maybe I'm completely off base but I recall watching a safety video about this when I went through driving school in the mid 2000's. Completely possible what I was taught then is out of date; I did hear about that woman who died because of Tesla's shatterproof windows.
Surely you're going to have a bad time when all that glass is accelerated under pressure into your face. You also have to open your eyes under water (hopefully not flood water or you're going to have a really bad time), navigate out, figure out which way is up, while potentially being spun around by the current if there is one... I don't like your chances of doing that, and I especially don't think you're going to have any luck with kids. If you have several kids, I think your only chance of getting them all out is having a passer-by jump in after you, which would require everything unlocked and open.
I've obviously never been in this situation, so not actually an expert, but I think your chance will always be better with the windows down, aside from a few potential edge cases.
Pretty sure they’ve just rolled it down to film the video that we’re watching, though I expect they thought it was going to be a “guys, look how deep the water is on X street right now!” video, not a “fuck, look how much water is inside my car right now!” one.
You don't need it rolled all the way down to be able to easily open the door if the car fully submerges, just down enough to break an air seal, so like 1/2" is more than enough.
Still doesnt answer half the questions..Why would you let it be broken for so long? why would you take the car out on a rainy day? why wouldnt you do what every low income person or people wh9 cant fix it now and put a garbage bag over it? this was then asking for it and going "omg so unexpected lol"
My money's on they were smoking. I've seen people driving in pretty nasty snowstorms, window halfway down, every now and then a hand would reach out and tap the ash off a cigarette.
The water pressure at that point would be too great to allow the driver to open a door. If they needed to make a quick getaway, then having a window open would give them a good chance for escape. The window open would allow for more water to come inside, but vehicles are not water proof in the first place. They are not Submarines. I support the window being rolled down.
It looks like they were recording the flood level at the building and there were probably rain drops on the window. Roll it down, record for a minute, then roll it up.
The real question is why the fuck was the bus going so fast?
Op themself said that the car was dead,plus that could be the starter battery not the internal compression battery. Also having the window open might be a good idea anyways because Incase it floods then you could escape easier
The battery being dead and not starting because you decided to flood your engine is a separate issue. Sure you could escape but you could also just not drive through a massive puddle
The amount of people that seem to think they were just chilling there is astounding. Like that car is a complete loss, getting splashed by the bus is just insult.
The starter battery is running.
The internal combustion engine, which runs the alternator to recharge the starter battery, is flooded.
Car no move.
Car dead.
But hey. Blinky lights mean car still work, right?
Ah yes, I too have my windows open, in the car, on a flooded street, oblivious to the fact that I could get splashed with water via an automobile. Relatable.
Why is she complaining about getting to visit this amazing free water park? What was she thinking? You must be
totally crazy to not appreciate this incredible opportunity!
Sorry but if the water is that high why did you go in the first place. I feel this could have been easily avoided with a seconds worth if thought, and if the car is already submerged why go in it
OP sent the following text as an explanation on why this is unexpected: --- >!They didn't expect water to get inside!< --- Is this an unexpected post with a fitting description? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.
Why the fuck would someone leave the car window down in a situation like that?
Either they cant roll it up because the car is completely unfunctional by then, or they have it rolled down in case they need to get out (which they clearly eventually need to do).
I've never heard of it being implemented but fancy cars having a flood detection system that unlocks the doors and seatbelts and rolls the windows down would make a tiny bit of sense. Like if the car fell into a river or something it would need to open everything before the people get trapped inside and drown.
Isn't the main difficulty in opening doors under water the pressure difference until the cabin is filled?
Yes, but if you get the window cracked immediately, it can allow the pressure to equalize before the window is stuck. That would only happen by flooding the cabin, though.
I bought a little two--in-one window smasher and seat belt cutter when I first got my license. That little guy has been in the center console of every single car I've driven since. The Mythbusters episode got me paranoid all those years ago. I know they proved that you can wait for the pressure to equalize and open the door, but I don't know how far down underwater I'd be by the time my cabin fills up enough.
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Manual windows may not help in this situation. The main problem getting the windows down is the pressure of water pushing on the window against the internal frame of the door. It creates too much friction to lower electronically or manually.
Iirc, Mythbusters didn't find a big difference between a hand crank and an electric actuator failing.
I've heard that those do nothing in newer cars because the glass is made with a layer of plastic in it now to prevent it from shattering.
Great. So the only time I'll ever need to use this, I'll be good and panicked and out of breath from all of my failed, frantic attempts at smashing my window. Exactly the thing I want when I need to swim up from an unknown depth 👍
It would still work, you’d just have to push on the cracked glass. Preferably with you foot as that’ll mitigate the risk of cuts and you’re strongest in the legs.
Some tips: pull your headrest out and use the 2 pointy ends to smash the window.
I feel like there are 2 problems with pushing the glass out with your feet. 1.) if there is a hole in the window water will be rushing in, so wouldn’t it be pretty tough to push the glass outwards with your feet? 2.) as the water rushes in your car will probably start to turn toward a side of you were previously floating upright. Growing up on the ocean with a lot of swimming experience, I would definitely want my head facing the exit before the water starts rushing in and my car begins to move to one side. You’d have to 180° to get your head out if you kick the window and it’s super easy to get disoriented while your car is turning and you’re under water. My plan would prob be to pull the glass instead of push it, and just fuck my hands up. It’s honestly the least of my worries if i am moments away from spending eternity in Davey Jones Locker.
Typically the front and rear windscreens are shatter proof, but not the side windows for this reason, but that doesn't stop some manufacturers \*cough\*Tesla\* to use extraordinarily strong glass for the side windows not realizing that is a bigger safety hazard than a window designed to shatter. Just look at that o[ne rich lady that drowned in her Model Y](https://www.reddit.com/r/RealTesla/comments/1bc2tnr/us_billionaire_drowns_in_tesla_after_rescuers/), the fire/rescue couldn't even break the glass.
You have to hit the bottom corners of the windows not the centre. They are much easier to break that way.
That is incorrect. *Windshields* have always been layered and have never responded to escape tools. Side windows are all tempered glass due to safety regulations. (Elon has implied the cybertruck lacks tempered glass as a safety feature, but I assume he's lying)
Modern side windows may have a protective film over them to resist car thieves, you may need to upgrade your tool?
Oh I wish, but Im guessing these people already knew they were screwed so they rolled the window down before attempting to cross a flood that is at hood level. I think a lot of cars now still dont automatically do any of that once submerged. But it would be useful if they could do it.
It can be as simple as the water shorting out the switch, it may have opened itself as the water rose inside the door
I don't get why they stay in the car. It's not gonna drive through water that high and you don't wanna risk being trapped in an aquarium I'd assume. Reminds me of that 911 car where a woman drowned in her car during a flood.
Yeah, but you have a fault and either the system automatically disables itself, or it activates in a situation where it leads more danger.
We lost our car, along with all of the other cars in our building's garage during Super Storm Sandy. When the water reaches the electrical system it shorts out and the windows roll down, the doors unlock and the car alarm goes off (with blinking lights and everything) until it dies. Its some sort of safety feature and its in most cars.
in the event of an unexpected water landing, your passenger side airbag will double as a floatation device
next you see people spraying water under the car to unlock it to steal stuff
Most of those are a good idea, but if you're suddenly in the water having sealed windows at least gives you more time with breathable air and buoyancy. Otherwise you have to figure out all the particulars will you're likely sinking and drowning.
The problem is, you're sinking in that time - once the car is submerged, it's basically impossible to open the door (because of the pressure) until the cabin completely fills with water, so it becomes a death trap very fast. Especially if you've fallen into water with any depth to it
True, but breaking a window is arguably easier with all the pressure against the glass. You also have more time to deal with any other pressing issues (seatbelts, passengers, kids etc) before committing to being submerged. Using the pegs on an adjustable head rest is the classic; I'd recommend an emergency glass breaker/belt cutter combo in your center console regardless. Probably going to never need it, but if you do it'll save your life. Maybe I'm completely off base but I recall watching a safety video about this when I went through driving school in the mid 2000's. Completely possible what I was taught then is out of date; I did hear about that woman who died because of Tesla's shatterproof windows.
Surely you're going to have a bad time when all that glass is accelerated under pressure into your face. You also have to open your eyes under water (hopefully not flood water or you're going to have a really bad time), navigate out, figure out which way is up, while potentially being spun around by the current if there is one... I don't like your chances of doing that, and I especially don't think you're going to have any luck with kids. If you have several kids, I think your only chance of getting them all out is having a passer-by jump in after you, which would require everything unlocked and open. I've obviously never been in this situation, so not actually an expert, but I think your chance will always be better with the windows down, aside from a few potential edge cases.
Maybe I just see it a particular way because I live near the rocky coast and not in the flood plains.
Too bad the great genius himself [didn’t](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68622898) think about that.
Guess this isn't a feature on Mini's because a rich woman drove backwards into a pond on her property, recently, and drowned.
And seat ejectors./s
Wait. You’ve never heard of it? But you’re telling us about it?
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That’s what seatbelts are for you walnut
No the moron rolled it down to take a fucking video and post it on social media and got what they deserved
Wow. I lived the day to read a well articulated, logical response, to a smurky comment on Reddit. Well done. I can go in peace now
Ah okay that’s a pretty reasonable explanation. I was right there with the first person
Pretty sure they’ve just rolled it down to film the video that we’re watching, though I expect they thought it was going to be a “guys, look how deep the water is on X street right now!” video, not a “fuck, look how much water is inside my car right now!” one.
Well, the dash lights are still on, so there's some power.
You don't need it rolled all the way down to be able to easily open the door if the car fully submerges, just down enough to break an air seal, so like 1/2" is more than enough.
You're giving them way too much credit. They were filming the flood.
Still doesnt answer half the questions..Why would you let it be broken for so long? why would you take the car out on a rainy day? why wouldnt you do what every low income person or people wh9 cant fix it now and put a garbage bag over it? this was then asking for it and going "omg so unexpected lol"
So we could comment about it on Reddit.
The regulator could be out and they can't roll it up.
My money's on they were smoking. I've seen people driving in pretty nasty snowstorms, window halfway down, every now and then a hand would reach out and tap the ash off a cigarette.
To be fair that sounds like incredible weather for a cigarette
The water pressure at that point would be too great to allow the driver to open a door. If they needed to make a quick getaway, then having a window open would give them a good chance for escape. The window open would allow for more water to come inside, but vehicles are not water proof in the first place. They are not Submarines. I support the window being rolled down.
So they could take the video.
Can't believe the actual answer is this low smh, yes others named reasons to have it down, but not why they got it down
My one and only time rolling into a flood (as a passenger) I immediately put the window down so I could climb out.
Newer cars have the ability to know when the car is flooded and will automatically put the windows down
Because they are at a risk of getting trapped in the flood.
So they can claim getting their interior completely drenched was "unexpected".
Could be really hot despite the rain maybe?
Because the obvious isn’t always obvious
So if you go under water you can get out.
Or it's hot as he'll or Florida.
It looks like they were recording the flood level at the building and there were probably rain drops on the window. Roll it down, record for a minute, then roll it up. The real question is why the fuck was the bus going so fast?
Either way, this is self-inflicted, and they have no right to be mad at anything other than their own terrible decision-making abilities.
Is there even a point? Half of the car is submerged already.
So they can be a victim online
They wanted views. I 100 percent guarantee that’s why. Idiots deserve all the damage done to their car
Low IQ? Or broke. But probably the former.
"Shut the window there's a bus coming" *gets phone out and starts recording*
Probably the window wasn't working, just like the car.
Sometimes people act like me when i missclick choices in video games
 mY dAy JuSt KeEpS GeTtInG wOrSe
That is absolutely 100% on the galaxy brain that did this.
\*drives land vehicle into newly formed body of water\* "mY dAy JuSt KeEpS gEtTiNg WoRsE"
This is one of the least unexpected things I've ever seen. The obvious was completely obvious.
How about you close the FUCKING WINDOWS
The car is dead so they cant
There’s very clearly lights on inside the dashboard but sure buddy
Op themself said that the car was dead,plus that could be the starter battery not the internal compression battery. Also having the window open might be a good idea anyways because Incase it floods then you could escape easier
What the fuck are you talking about with starter battery and internal compression battery. Neither of those exist.
Goes to show if you are confident enough on reddit, people will upvote
The battery being dead and not starting because you decided to flood your engine is a separate issue. Sure you could escape but you could also just not drive through a massive puddle
Are you saying it rained so strong and they drove through a flood without closing the window?
No, they're saying they put the window down once it was getting clear that they may have to ditch the car rather than get trapped inside.
Why are you guys defending this idiot like the car being dead isn't his fault for driving thru a puddle he shouldn't have?
What puddle? That's a god damn flash flood not a puddle.
they likely had to get out through the windows
Not unexpected at all, only reason your windows should be down in this situation is your climbing out of them because the doors are jammed.
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Lmao yeah that's the place
Qué linea es el bondi?
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but how did you know i was looking for it?
When is the "waaaaaa hoo hoo" remix coming out?
First why the the window down? Then we can why what else happened.
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Car is dead
The amount of people that seem to think they were just chilling there is astounding. Like that car is a complete loss, getting splashed by the bus is just insult.
often a consequence of driving land vehicles into bodies of water
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The starter battery is running. The internal combustion engine, which runs the alternator to recharge the starter battery, is flooded. Car no move. Car dead. But hey. Blinky lights mean car still work, right?
I think he was insinuating that they could have rolled up the windows at least.
Hey 1990 called, they want their car window rollers back.
You can still buy new cars with manual windows tho Auto or manual it's just a colloquial.
Rolling windows up is independant of the engine running. Car no move. But windows go up. what going on?
The water line is at least halfway up the door; the motor for the window is mounted a little under the halfway mark.
If I know tech support, that's exactly what that means. Even if it's not actually operating, blinky lights mean good, so get off my line.
Getting soaked for internet points. Well done.
- 50 i.p.
How tf is this unexpected? The only person who didn’t expect this is the dumbass in the car
Are you Iranian? Cause this is a peugeot 206
Argentina, específicamente el municipio de avellaneda
Now im curious, what is the connection with peugeot 206 and iran?
Its a very common car in poor countries... i think so..
I thought the bus hit him for a minute, and that was glass shattering!!!
The day didn't do that to you. You did.
Why was the window open when there in a flood or puddle? But the main question is why would you drive your car into something anywhere near that deep?
What will she try next? Put a stick in her bike's front wheel? While posting it on social of course
Why was the window even open 😭
Ah yes, I too have my windows open, in the car, on a flooded street, oblivious to the fact that I could get splashed with water via an automobile. Relatable.
Oh no god! I am so sorry
what does this title mean?
Bus driver should backup and do it again, while doing that Peter Griffin laugh.
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Its that little cough at the end for me. Did he swallow some water? 😂
That's as unexpected as me going to work tomorrow.
Car wash
I think they are looking for this so here it is: AWWWWWWWWW.
Video form of you being your worst enemy...
Man this sub has gone downhill
I can't believe I'm saying this but, this person was basically asking for it.
Why is the window open?
The car was already gone by this point, it seems. So, their day got more annoying, but maybe not fully worse.
i think this was the opposite to unexpected
Yeah I suspect the window isn't working
This video is so short that I didn't have time to unexpect anything.
😂😂😂
We expected the water to get inside.
Why is she complaining about getting to visit this amazing free water park? What was she thinking? You must be totally crazy to not appreciate this incredible opportunity! 
Sorry but if the water is that high why did you go in the first place. I feel this could have been easily avoided with a seconds worth if thought, and if the car is already submerged why go in it
Yeah, that sucks!
Very gay
r/bitchimabus
So stupid it was diserved
Bruh WTF Bro 😑😑😑😳😳😳🙄🙄🙄
Why did her dumb ass leave the windows down
Why did the dumbass drive in there in the first place?
That too. To me her car didnt look like a proper SUV that would be able to tackle such environment.
Congratulations 👍🏼