What to Do When the Car Stalls in Water?

[Clay]

When the car stalls in water, never attempt to restart it, as this can cause irreparable damage to the engine. Do not restart the vehicle to prevent water from entering the engine. Immediately call for rescue services and have the car towed to a repair shop for inspection and repairs.

[OZachary]

Last time I encountered this situation while driving in a heavy rainstorm, my tires suddenly got stuck in a waterlogged area, and the engine stalled on its own. It really gave me a cold sweat, but I immediately remembered the method my driving instructor taught me: turn off the engine right away, pull out the key, and turn on the hazard lights. The water level was still rising, so I scrambled out of the car and climbed to higher ground. When I called the insurance company to arrange a tow truck, I specifically requested a flatbed tow to avoid further damage. It took an hour for the tow truck to arrive, but the insurance covered the repair costs. The biggest lesson I learned from this is to never force your way through deep puddles in the rain—it's better to take a detour. The mechanic said I was lucky not to have attempted a second ignition, or the engine would have needed major repairs.