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Driving in Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems.
But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood
waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is before you drive through
it. If it's deep enough
to
cover your wheel hubs, axles or
exhaust pipe, don't try it -- you probably won't get
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle
and other vehicle parts.
If
the water isn't
too deep, then drive through
it
slowly.
At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system
and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
tailpipe is under water, you'll never be able to stcart your
engine. When you go through water, remember that when
your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop.
Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.
Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream
and you and your passengers could drown.
If
it's
only shallow water, it can still wash away the
ground from under your tires, and you could lose
traction and roll the vehicle
over.
Don't drive
through rushing water.
See "Driving Through Water" in the Index for more
information on driving through water.
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