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How to drive through flood water safely

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Driving can be challenging when waterways burst their banks and roads become impassable

Severe flooding check before you go

A car engine is not waterproof

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Unless you‘re driving a high-riding 4×4, the maximum depth most experts advise you drive a standard car through is 10cm. Modern cars are generally water-tight so they can start to float when driven through water that’s only 30cm deep.

Driving In Floods

Driving through flood water

Accidents do happen in flood water

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Warning!

Flood water also contains hidden hazards which can damage your car, and just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car’s engine will lead to severe damage.