Driving Through Flowing Water; Some Other Rainy Weather Tips - GMC 2004 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Driving Through Flowing Water

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CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
If you try to drive through flowing water, as you
might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can
be carried away. As little as six inches of
flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
If this happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not ignore police
warning signs, and otherwise be very cautious
about trying to drive through flowing water.

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

•
Turn on your low-beam headlamps – not just your
parking lamps – to help make you more visible to
others.
•
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
•
Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires
on page 5-76 .
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