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Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces,
it’s very easy to lose control.
On
wet ice, for example, the traction is
so
poor
that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor
steering and difficult braking can cause
you
to
slide out
of
control.
Driving In Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain
can
mean
flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water
is
before you drive through it.
If
it’s deep
enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles,
or
exhaust pipe, don’t try it
-
you
probably won’t get through. Also, water that deep
can
damage your axle and
other vehicle parts.
If
the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water
splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling
can
also
occur if
you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe
is
under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine. When you go through
water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take
you
longer to
stop.
If
you have a diesel engine,
see
“Driving Through Water (Diesel Engines)”
in the Index for more information
on
driving through water.
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