Not an Ideal Place to Park a FFH

[GrayStrider]

Saw this on Yahoo news tonight:

 

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/08/16/car-crashes-into-altadena-pool-1-rescued/

 

Not exactly where you'd want to park your FFH (or any car, for that matter)!

[Sleddog]

Saw this on the news. Looks like the guy left some rubber when he mashed the go pedal. I'm pretty sure it's totaled.

[kuzzi]

With the lack of a physical lock knob, I have always figured that with its last ounce of power that the car would automatically unlock the doors once it realized it was submerged. This man may know the answer to that query.

[corncobs]

One good example why to wear appropriate foot enclosure while operating a vehicle.

 

I have to say even under water the FFH sure looks good.

[acdii]

Well you know the WWII subs were hybrids. :) BTW in case you didn't know, you pull the door handle twice and it will unlock.

[hybridbear]

Oh no! That stinks! Poor guy! Hope his insurance will get him a new FFH!

[usererror]

I too, saw this on Fox News today (don't judge me!). It seems that many of the cars I've owned or own, end up in newsworthy situations. :camera:

[SteveB_TX]

Wow! For a moment there I thought it might be GrySqls ride. The description of the car and driver fit. Hmmm... ;)

[GrySql]

Wow! For a moment there I thought it might be GrySqls ride. The description of the car and driver fit. Hmmm... ;)

i wash my car a lot but not that much!

 

Besides, my swimming pool that sits on the back lawn is currently out of service, I had a puncture.

It happened at an inopportune moment and my rubber duck ring float is also damaged. Good thing summer is half over.

[GrayStrider]

Glad the guy was able to get out, but sad to see the submerged FFH.

 

Thanks acdii: "BTW in case you didn't know, you pull the door handle twice and it will unlock." I didn't know that!

[tr7driver]

I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation.

[acdii]

Well apparently a non issue since the guy got out unscathed.

[hybridbear]

I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation.

I don't think there's much risk. I believe one of the documents for first responders mentioned that in a situation like this the HVB is isolated from the rest of the car electrically.

[keybman]

I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation.

I don't think there's much risk. I believe one of the documents for first responders mentioned that in a situation like this the HVB is isolated from the rest of the car electrically.

 

I was wondering about the same thing. Obviously in this case, the water cushioned the impact and the car went under water. But what if there was a crash first, before the submersion. Could there then be exposed wires/connections that could cause a shock risk. After all, isn't that why we have the "HYBRID" symbol emblazoned on the front doors, and the motor having orange parts - to warn 1st responders?

[acdii]

In the event of an impact, the HVB is immediately disconnected, much the same way a fuel pump is shut down on a regular car. Sensors detect an impact and shut down the relays. If the car hits the water hard enough to trigger an air bag, you can bet the HVB relays will be disabled too.

[keybman]

Good to know. Thanks!