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EmergenciesQuestion 107 of 288

How long may a car float if its windows and doors are closed?

  1. Two to five minutes.
  2. Ten to fifteen minutes.
  3. About thirty seconds.
  4. One hour or more.
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Correct answer: Two to five minutes.

You have little time to escape. A seatbelt helps you stay conscious during that time.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Vehicle plunging into water, page 57

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026