D%ng Through Flowing Water
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
If
you try to drive through flowing water, as you
might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can
be carried away.
As
little as six inches of
flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
If
this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Don’t ignore police
warning signs, and otherwise be very cautious
about trying to drive through flowing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you
pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear
room ahead, and be prepared
to
have your
view restricted by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. See
Tires
on
page
5-56.
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