Rains may not always be as friendly as we might imagine them to be and then when accompanied with poor visibility, potholes, water logging, flooding, it is definitely not a good place to be stuck in.  Not everyone drives a huge SUV that can sail through a flood or a waterlogged Road, and hence it is very important to be careful when you are driving on such a road so that you take the maximum care possible to avoid your Vehicle stalling and you getting stuck in it.

A little bit of presence of mind and some amount of preparation and safely help you get out of such tricky situations without causing harm to you or your vehicle. We will go through the 7 most important tips to help you wade through the waterlogged roads that are sure to come in handy if and when you find yourself in such a situation.

1. Slow Down:  It might seem great fun to just speed through the puddles and waterlogged roads with splashing water around you, but in fact speeding through water will likely cause more harm for your vehicle. Waterlogging tends to hide and camouflage the potholes or open drains on the road and if you are speeding through you might just land up in one of those. You also have much less control over your vehicle when you are at a considerable speed, which is not safe for either you or your vehicle, and neither for the other pedestrians or vehicles on the road.

2. Drive in the Middle Lane:  If driving through a waterlogged road is indeed unavoidable, it is best you take the middle lane of the road. The water depth is generally the highest on the left side of the road and it is advisable to stick to the middle lane while maintaining an optimum speed. Driving in the middle lane gives you a better judgement for driving ahead.

3. Abandon the Vehicle if Water Level Rises above the Tyres or Exhaust: You should judge the depth of water depth before you decide on venturing on to the waterlogged road. If you do not feel confident of being able to drive through the level of water that has accumulated, it is best to not venture in. Once the water level starts rising above your tyres or the exhaust, there is a high likelihood that the water might enter your engine and cause very significant damage to it and the other components of your vehicle.

4. Keep Your Foot on the Accelerator:  If at all you have no option but to pass through a waterlogged road, it is essential that you keep the accelerator pedal pressed at all times. You need to maintain a steady speed of your vehicle and just keep it pressed lightly. Even while changing gears you should not take your foot off the pedal and maintain constant speeds. This is done to avoid the water from entering your engine and causing irreparable harm to it.

5. Do Not Start Your Car:  If your vehicle does end up stalling in the midst of water, do not attempt to restart it at all. You can cause the engine to seize with your vehicle going into a hydrostatic lock. When you start your engine in such a situation more water might enter into the engine and harm it. It is best to leave the car as is and wait for the water to recede before attempting to restart it there.

6. Give Way to Others:  When driving through such a situation it is advisable to follow another car on a flooded road. This gives you an advance warning if the vehicle in front encounters any problem. It is best to let the vehicle coming from the opposite direction pass before moving forward. The ripples and water splashes may make things uncomfortable for you and it is best to avoid such a situation. You also need to give the right of way at crossings and drive very safely in such situations with poor visibility and bad roads.

7. Take A Break: The best option is if possible to stop and take a halt if it is pouring very hard. If there is flooding it is always better to be at home and have your vehicle on a higher plane. You need to evaluate the risk benefit ratio before taking your vehicle out in such conditions. Such a trip is best avoided if at all possible. You should evaluate your options of waiting out the rain before commencing your journey. You need to stay calm and you make the best decisions with your mind relaxed and calm.

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