Which gear to use when driving a manual transmission car through water?

[DelJude]

Manual transmission cars should use 2nd gear when driving through water. Below are relevant tips for driving through water: 1. When crossing shallow water: Do not ease off the throttle, maintain a lower speed to prevent water from surging into the front. If the water isn't too deep, simply use a lower gear with slightly higher throttle to pass through. 2. When driving in heavy rain: Of course, during heavy rain, if the windshield wipers cannot provide sufficient visibility, it's generally advisable to find a relatively safe spot to park, turn on the width lights, and wait until the rain lessens before continuing. The most important thing is to determine the water depth; typically, the water level should not exceed two-thirds of the tire height.