You come to a road covered by fast-moving flood water. What should you do?

• A.Judge depth by the car ahead
• B.Drive through quickly in a low gear
• C.Cross if the water is below your door in all cases
• D.Turn around and find another route

Why

Never drive through flooded roads, because depth and road damage are hidden and even shallow moving water can carry a vehicle away. Turn around and choose another route.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-176).

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