We have had people drowning days ago after trying to drive through flooded sections of roads in Johor and so please read this if you must drive through a flooded section.The most important point to remember is if the water level is above your exhaust outlet for normal cars you will most likely flood the engine and stall. Then you could become a flood victim.
When you approach a flooded section observe the cars that have passed safely through. If the other car is smaller than your own car you will probably be able to get through.
Do not follow another car into the flood water for if it stalls you will have to slow down and stop - not a very good idea as you will then need to keep your revs up to prevent water being sucked into the exhaust.
Be patient and wait for the car ahead to clear the section before you start.
Keep an even speed and do not accelerate or drive too fast that it creates waves. Try not to be in the flooded section if a large vehicle like a lorry or bus is moving in the opposite direction as the waves may swamp your car.
Once you clear the flooded section, drive slowly for about one kilometer and use your brakes a few times to dry them out or you will not be able to stop when you need them.
Even if you are familiar with the route and a setion is flooded, do not attempt to cross unless you check the above items.
Once you have entered the section, reversing back is extremely difficult.
Be safe always and better late than never.
photo: thanks to http://www.mercy.org.my/images/kedah_flood_relief_2005_003website.jpg
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Merry Christmas HJ! I especially love John Denver's Silent Night here - what a treat. Here's also wishing you a Happy New Year next week. May 2007 brings to you and your loved ones good health and much happiness and contentment.
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