Garpal Gumnut
Ross Island Hotel
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I noticed a warning from the QPS to avoid flooded roads during cyclones. Do any members have suggestions for getting out of modern vehicles with electronic window closure when taking on water. And please don’t advise not to get in that situation in the first place.
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Warnings about escaping flooded cars
Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Stream warned Queenslanders not to take any chances driving on flooded roads if flash flooding did occur.
He said the forensic crash unit had been investigating the behaviour of modern vehicles in floodwater and the results were clear that it was extremely unsafe.
"Those vehicles float very well in water — they lose traction and the vehicles are washed away," he said.
"A lot of modern vehicles have electric windows and other electric systems, so once the water gets in and affects it, you will not be able to put your window down.
"[Investigators] were also able to dispel the myth about removing your seat headrest and using that to break a window ... you will not be able to exit your vehicle."
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