Driving Through Flowing Water; Some Other Rainy Weather Tips - Cadillac ESCALADE ESV 2005 Owner's Manual

Driving Through Flowing Water

CAUTION:
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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 5-60.
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