Friday, March 18, 2011

How Safe When Driving in Flood and it's better to consider due to you will face everyday if your area is flooding

When the rain comes, Flooding areas like hell. Flooding and traffic jams occur everywhere.
Last night for instance, the height of water in some streets in my capital city, including the streets of the protocol, the lowest 20 cm-40 cm. In these circumstances, not a few cars had stalled after a reckless flood hit.



Want your vehicle is safe when flooding siege? the expert gives tips on safe driving through the flood, the following tips:

1. Make sure that water does not exceed the height of exhaust or air filter. If it is exceeded, you are better to avoid the puddle of water.

2. If water does not exceed the exhaust and air filter, you can run the vehicle with engine speed (rpm) of high and low gear position 1 or 2. You can use the rpm 2000-3000. Push gas pedal constantly, do not be swung or lowered because it will cause a wave of water into the exhaust or air filter.

3. If the vehicle engine suddenly dies, check for exhaust under water and the air filter wet. When it is submerged in water, it's better not to start the engine.

4. Bring your vehicle to the workshop by means withdrawn, or contact the nearest garage for towed.

Then, when the car broke down what to do?
First, make sure that the battery is removed.
Second, make sure that the exhaust and air filter has been closed.

Third, make sure that the vehicle is not shifted because the float.
Finally, make sure the doors are closed tightly, so as to minimize water entering the cabin.