Can a car be driven if the exhaust pipe is submerged in water when parked on the roadside?
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Can a car be driven if the exhaust pipe is submerged in water when parked on the roadside? The answer is yes. Here are the relevant details: 1. Chassis: If the water level just reaches the chassis, it is safe as long as the car is not submerged for an extended period. Regarding the wading depth of a car, it is generally considered safe if the water level is up to half the height of the wheel. This standard, proposed by some experts, serves as a reference. 2. Exhaust pipe: The exhaust pipe is positioned higher vertically compared to other components of the exhaust system. The real concern for a car is water entering the engine, but the likelihood of water entering the engine through the exhaust pipe is minimal. Instead, it is more important to check whether the engine air intake at the front of the vehicle has been submerged.