HOW TO DRIVE IN FLOOD WATER

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- Tom Jervis

ALTHOUGH we're pretty used to it in the UK, rain can conjure up some rather precarious driving conditions that can have a significant impact on visibility, stopping distances and grip particularly when the road has been flooded. If you have no choice but to drive through heavy rain or flood water, here are our expert tips for staying safe.

Beware of your speed and grip

As soon as the road becomes wet, your grip levels are reduced, which will affect your car's handling. To cut the risk of skidding, avoid sudden and sharp inputs of the throttle, brake and steering wheel.