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Your engine stalls in deep floodwater. You should:

โœ“ ANSWER

Not restart the engine; move to safety, as restarting can cause severe engine damage

Water drawn into the engine can destroy it; do not attempt to restart a vehicle stalled in deep water.

All the options

  1. โœ“Not restart the engine; move to safety, as restarting can cause severe engine damage
  2. โœ—Restart it immediately and rev hard
  3. โœ—Keep cranking the starter until it fires
  4. โœ—Push the accelerator to the floor while cranking

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