Is it possible to reverse in a waterlogged section?
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It is possible to reverse in a waterlogged section. Because there is gas in the exhaust pipe, under normal pressure (with water depth around half a meter), water will not flow backward, so reversing will not cause the engine to stall. Therefore, the key to deep wading is controlling the speed to avoid splashing water waves into the engine compartment. Additionally, the radiator fan should be temporarily turned off before wading to prevent dirty water splashing into the engine compartment from damaging the electrical system. When entering a waterlogged road, since the water on the road is relatively dirty, it is difficult to see the depth clearly, especially for potholed roads, making it even harder to judge. The safest approach is to first drive the car to a safe position and observe how other vehicles pass through the waterlogged section. If vehicles of similar height can pass, it generally means your car can also pass safely. If there are no similar vehicle models around, it is best to use a branch to measure the depth of the water. For general household cars, when the water level is up to one-third of the wheel height, it is still relatively safe; however, when the water reaches half the wheel height, extra caution is needed as the car chassis is already submerged, and the exhaust pipe is in contact with the water; when the water level reaches two-thirds of the wheel height, the battery may already be submerged, and if the car is driven too fast, water can enter the air intake, causing severe damage to the engine.
