What are the precautions for driving through waterlogged areas?

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Driving through waterlogged sections primarily requires ensuring that the engine's intake pipe does not take in water. If a large amount of water enters the intake pipe, it can reach the engine. Since water is incompressible, it can bend components like the connecting rod. Specific guidelines are as follows: Check water depth: When the water level is below half the wheel height, pass through using a low gear with high RPM at a slow speed. If the water surface approaches half the height of the car's tire, it's best not to drive. If the wading depth exceeds the hood, immediately turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and push it to the roadside. When multiple vehicles are wading through water, do not enter simultaneously. Wait for the preceding vehicle to reach the opposite side before the following vehicle enters, to prevent the preceding vehicle from stopping due to malfunction and forcing the following vehicle to halt in the water.