How to drive a car during a flood: rules that will help avoid accidents

During floodss, drivers are advised to follow important rules as bad weather causes a sharp increase in the risk of accidents.

In no case should you start the car engine after flooding. Water hammer can cause the engine to completely fail. It is important to remove the battery and, if possible, call a tow truck to take the car to a service station. Read the OBOZREVATEL article on how to drive a car during a flood.

Rules to help avoid an accident

First of all, it is worth noting that it would be better to postpone traveling by car during floods altogether. If you still need to go, you should plan your route in advance, avoiding potentially dangerous areas such as tunnels, passages under overpasses, railway bridges, and low-lying areas.

When facing a flooded road, do not take risks and do not enter areas where it is difficult to determine the water level.

The current can cause serious consequences, as a strong flow of water will make it difficult, if not impossible, to control the car.

When driving through a flooded area, stay close to the highest part of the road. It is important to slow down to avoid creating artificial waves.

The windshield wipers will help improve visibility and clean the glass instantly if water gets on it.

When driving in a lane behind another vehicle, try to maintain a safe distance. Only after the first car has passed the flooded area can you start driving through it.

Water can damage the braking system, so you should check the condition of your brakes regularly.

What a driver should not do during a flood

When driving on the road during a flood, you must not overtake vehicles in front of you.

During floods, it is strictly forbidden to:

• drive at high speed, creating artificial waves
• drive at high speed through artificial waves created by other cars
• drive too close to the car in front of you
• continue driving if the brake system or other functions of the car start to malfunction
• drive through deep floods or places where the water level is difficult to determine

Parking rules during floods

In large cities, parking may be difficult during floods. Thus, avoid parking lots located in low-lying areas, as this is where the water will flow. Do not park near gutters either.

High water, washing away the soil, can create make trees fall, so during spring floods, you should not park your car nearby.

Experts say that the ideal place to park a car during floods is an empty hill, which, of course, is not easy to find in a big city.

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