What should a driver do where a section of road ahead has a shallow flooded area?
- A Increase speed and use a higher gear.
- B Decrease speed and use a higher gear.
- C Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high.
- D Use a high gear and maintain the same speed keeping the engine revs low.
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Correct answer: Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high..
When approaching a stretch of road with shallow flooding; reduce speed and assess the area for any danger. When driving through surface water; drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high to avoid stalling.
When approaching a stretch of road with shallow flooding; reduce speed and assess the area for any danger. When driving through surface water; drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high to avoid stalling.