How Can Drivers Ensure Safety When Driving Through Waterlogged Roads?
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Methods to ensure safety when driving through waterlogged roads are as follows: 1. Pay attention to water depth and braking: To prevent engine stalling and brake failure. If there is water on the road, pay attention to the water depth. If the water depth exceeds the height of the exhaust pipe, it can easily cause the vehicle to stall, so try to take shallow water routes as much as possible. If you must pass through deep water, and the water depth exceeds half the height of the tire, the driver can carefully wade through. 2. Pay attention to the foot brake and hand brake: After being submerged in water, braking performance may weaken. If the water depth is found to exceed the entire tire height, it is not advisable to wade through, as the vehicle engine is highly likely to stall. You must detour or wait for the water level to decrease before attempting to cross. 3. Understand the road conditions of the waterlogged section: Choose areas with open water surfaces and relatively uniform small waves, which are usually shallow water layers with gravel bottoms. Be cautious during or after heavy rain, as the road shoulders and foundations may become soft or even collapse due to soaking and erosion by rainwater. Drive and wade carefully to avoid rollover or getting stuck. 4. Protect the car's electrical components and air intake: When wading through water, protect the car's electrical components and air intake. Before wading, it is best to check all electrical components in the engine compartment. Exposed electrical components and connection points should be sealed and wrapped if necessary, and the position and height of the engine's air intake and exhaust may need to be adjusted. The moment the car enters the water should be as smooth as possible. A sudden rush can splash water, which may wet the electrical components or allow water to enter the engine's air intake system.
