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You reach a flooded section of road and cannot tell how deep the water is. You should:

โœ“ ANSWER

Not attempt to cross; turn around and find another route

Never drive into floodwater of unknown depth; it can stall your engine or sweep the vehicle away.

All the options

  1. โœ“Not attempt to cross; turn around and find another route
  2. โœ—Cross at high speed so the engine stays dry
  3. โœ—Follow a motorcycle through the water
  4. โœ—Cross slowly with your hazard lights on

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