Should You or Shouldn't You?

First things first. It’s never a good idea to drive on flooded roadways even when you’re caught unexpectedly. The top tip for staying safe when driving during and after rainstorms: don’t drive through standing water. It’s often deeper than it looks.If water splashes up and into your engine compartment, it could stall your vehicle for good. Six inches of water is enough to hit the bottom of most passenger cars, flooding the exhaust and leaving you stranded. If you must, be sure to..... Drive Down the Center Take Turns With Other Cars Only Cross When the Water is Extremely Shallow Drive Slowly Drive in Low Gear If your car floods do not try to restart the engine. It can cause severe damage.