Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What advice should you give to a pupil about driving through shallow flood water in a car fitted with manual transmission?

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Drive very slowly in first gear, keeping the engine speed very low

Drive very slowly in first gear, keeping the engine speed high

Drive through as quickly as possible and don't touch the brakes

Drive through quickly while keeping your left foot on the brake

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Drive very slowly in first gear, keeping the engine speed highThis was the right answer

When driving through shallow flood water or fords, drive through slowly, in a low gear, while keeping the engine speed high by slipping the clutch; this should prevent water from entering the exhaust system. Check for traffic behind you and, if it's safe to do so, try your brakes as soon as you're clear of the water. Don't attempt to drive through deep or fast-flowing flood water.

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Driving through shallow water safelyReviewed guidance summary · The shallow-water technique follows an assessment that the water is safe; cross slowly and test the brakes afterwards.

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