Can a car be driven if the exhaust pipe is submerged in water?

[BellaLynn]

Can a car be driven if the exhaust pipe is submerged in water? Yes, but it should be driven at a low gear and constant speed. When the engine is running, it forces exhaust gases out, creating higher pressure inside the exhaust pipe than the surrounding environment. Therefore, even if the exhaust pipe is submerged in water, it will not cause the engine to stall. In such a situation, the car should be driven in a low gear at a steady speed. In a low gear, the engine has sufficient power to overcome additional resistance. Additional information: Specific definition of a water-damaged vehicle: A vehicle begins to accumulate water, and internal components suffer damage due to water exposure. Water-damaged vehicles have corresponding flood levels. Flood level classification: Level 1—water just reaches the vehicle's chassis; Level 2—water submerges half of the wheels; Level 3—water almost completely submerges the tires; Level 4—water reaches the engine hood; Level 5—water completely submerges the engine hood; Level 6—water submerges the roof.