Fast or Slow Driving in Waterlogged Sections?
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Small cars should pass through waterlogged sections at a slow speed. When driving on flooded roads, engage a low gear to maintain sufficient vehicle power, enter the water slowly at a low speed, steady the steering wheel, and pass through at a constant speed without changing gears, stopping, or making sharp turns. Below are precautions for driving in rainy weather: 1. Reduce speed and drive slowly: Regardless of road width or surface conditions, drive slowly in the rain, always pay attention to the distance between vehicles ahead and behind, and be mentally prepared to take emergency measures. Visibility is low in rainy weather, and the field of vision is poor. The emergency performance of vehicles, such as braking distance, is also reduced, so reduce speed in advance to leave enough time and space to handle situations and ensure safety. 2. Maintain a safe distance: Visibility is obstructed when driving in the rain, so pay attention to maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, constantly observe the distance between vehicles ahead and behind, and increase the safety distance. Stay especially far away from large vehicles, as they can block your view and may pass through water that smaller vehicles cannot. Additionally, large vehicles can splash water, interfering with the driving of smaller vehicles. 3. Use fog lights when driving in the rain: Make full use of fog lights to enhance driving safety in rainy weather. Turn on hazard warning lights when necessary to ensure that vehicles behind are always aware of your movements. 4. Do not restart the engine if it stalls: During heavy rain or storms, some sections may become severely waterlogged in a short time. If you must drive through water, use a low gear and pass through at a constant speed. If the vehicle stalls while moving, do not attempt to restart it immediately, as doing so blindly may cause the engine to be irreparably damaged. After the vehicle stalls, contact a professional repair shop promptly. Only restart the vehicle after a technician has inspected it on-site and confirmed there are no issues.
