Underwater Car PSA - 1969

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0366

Notes: Voice-over: Each year approximately 400 persons drown when their automobiles plunge into the water and submerge. If this should happen to you, don't panic when you find the doors won't open. Most cars will float for a short period. This is the time to get out - through a window. If you can, move into the air pocket in the highest part of the vehicle. That part above water level. When water rises above door level, pressure equalizes and the doors will open easily if undamaged. Exhale slowly as you exit and swim to the surface. Don't hold your breath. You may save your life if you remember - get out a window, while still afloat. Doors won't open until completely submerged. Exhale slowly as you swim to the surface. A Public Safety Message from AETNA LIFE Affiliated Companies - Hartford, Connecticut From a 16mm print For @donttrythis - Adam Savage and the Mythbusters folks. Follow us on Twitter @FromFilm

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The still from the 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' likely depicts a somber scene, possibly showcasing a submerged car in murky water, creating a sense of urgency and danger. The voice-over provides critical safety information, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and escaping through a window if a car sinks. The message is clear: awareness and preparedness can save lives in such emergencies.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' likely depicts a somber scene, possibly showcasing a submerged car in murky water, creating a sense of urgency and danger. The voice-over provides critical safety information, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and escaping through a window if a car sinks. The message is clear: awareness and preparedness can save lives in such emergencies.

The still from 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' features a classic automobile parked near a body of water, with trees in the background. The setting appears somber and serious, reflecting the grave topic of the PSA. The voice-over advises viewers on how to react if their car submerges, emphasizing the importance of not panicking and exiting through the windows. The visual and auditory elements combine to convey a crucial safety message regarding drowning in submerged vehicles.

00:00:01.568 — The still from 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' features a classic automobile parked near a body of water, with trees in the background. The setting appears somber and serious, reflecting the grave topic of the PSA. The voice-over advises viewers on how to react if their car submerges, emphasizing the importance of not panicking and exiting through the windows. The visual and auditory elements combine to convey a crucial safety message regarding drowning in submerged vehicles.

The still from the 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' features a partially submerged automobile with its wheels visible. The image likely captures the moment just after the car has plunged into water, illustrating the dramatic situation. The context provided in the voice-over serves as a precautionary message about drowning in vehicles, advising viewers to stay calm and escape through a window, as cars initially float before sinking. The emphasis is on safety and proper response in emergencies.

00:00:03.670 — The still from the 'Underwater Car PSA - 1969' features a partially submerged automobile with its wheels visible. The image likely captures the moment just after the car has plunged into water, illustrating the dramatic situation. The context provided in the voice-over serves as a precautionary message about drowning in vehicles, advising viewers to stay calm and escape through a window, as cars initially float before sinking. The emphasis is on safety and proper response in emergencies.

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Each year, approximately 400 persons drown when their automobiles plunge into the water and submerge. If this should happen to you, don't panic when you find the doors won't open. Most cars will float for a short period. This is the time to get out, through a window. If you can't, move into the air pocket in the highest part of the vehicle, that part above water level. When water inside the car rises above door level, pressure equalizes, and the doors will open easily if undamaged. Exhale slowly as you exit and swim to the surface. Don't hold your breath. You may save your life if you remember. Get out a window while still afloat. Doors won't open until completely submerged. Exhale slowly as you swim to the surface. Make the surface. You may be Job on the surface. Refuse this time to the surface. Then we'll take you to the surface. Let's give it a bit. Beat it to the surface across the Moom. If you'reöglung, drizzle your partner you may be following us. Doors won't open until you're in place. Once you swap yourself. Need a floor yes. ";