Can a Car Drive in Water?
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Yes, off-road vehicles can drive submerged in water by modifying the intake and exhaust pipes to the roof. More information about driving in water is as follows: 1. Water entering the car: After the exhaust pipe is submerged, the exhaust resistance increases, and the vehicle's movement in water also creates significant resistance, causing the engine speed to drop rapidly and leading to stalling. This is similar to how a manual transmission car stalls when starting at 800 RPM—it cannot provide enough power to move the car forward, resulting in stalling. 2. Precautions: Before driving through water, observe the depth, direction, and speed of the water, and check for obstacles like mud or quicksand underwater. Additionally, wrap the distributor and high-voltage wires with plastic film. Pay attention to the route and speed of the vehicle ahead to gauge the water depth and determine if your car can pass through.
I'm an experienced driver who has driven many cars and encountered various situations. As for whether a car can drive in water, ordinary sedans definitely can't. Once after rain, I forced my way through a flooded area, only for the engine to take in water and be completely ruined, costing me tens of thousands. The position of a car's air intake is crucial—once water depth exceeds half the wheel height, water can enter the engine through the intake pipe, causing it to stall and get damaged, and may even lead to short circuits and fires. Before driving through water, assess its depth, go slowly without accelerating, and the safest option is to detour. Be especially cautious during the rainy season—many accidents stem from overconfidence, thinking small puddles are harmless. Check the weather forecast before heading out and avoid flooded roads at all costs.
