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Crossing a Stream Before driving through water, stop and make sure that: The water is never deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe. You could stall, and not be able to restart the engine. The water could also damage important vehicle components. The water is not flowing too fast. Deep rushing water can sweep you downstream. Even very shallow rushing water can wash the ground from under your tires and cause you to lose traction and possibly roll over. The banks are sloped so you can drive out. the water provide good traction. The water may hide hazards such as rocks, holes, or mud. If you decide it's safe to drive through water, choose a low gear and suitable speed, then proceed without shifting or changing speed. At fast speeds, water can more easily splash on your ignition system, which could make the engine stall. After driving through water, test your brakes. If the brakes got wet, drive slowly while gently pumping the brakes until they operate normally. Off-Road Driving Information Main Menu Main Menu Off Road Contents |