It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. The yellow warning sign, right, When Flooded, Turn Around Don't Drown; complies with Federal Highway Administration (FHA) standards and is intended for deployment as a permanent road sign.

2024年7月3日 · Water plays havoc with vehicle electrics and could cause several issues (like your airbag suddenly deploying for no reason). If you encounter floodwater, our advice is to avoid driving through it. If you feel you have no other option, then be sure to follow these tips: If possible, try to avoid standing water.

2024年10月9日 · Over half of flood-related drownings—more than 50 per year over the past decade—occur when someone drives into hazardous water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and...

2021年10月21日 · So in this article lets see the steps of how to drive safely through flood with your vehicle. Before approaching the flooded road with your vehicle, decrease your speed or stop completely.

2024年2月6日 · Don't drive in flooded areas—cars or other vehicles won't protect you from floodwaters. They can be swept away or may stall in moving water. Turn around, don't drown! Floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone— regardless of their ability to swim.

Learn more about the dangers of driving through deep water or floods and follow our flash flood driving tips to stay safe when driving in a flood.

TADD is a National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters. Several counties in Eastern Oklahoma have Turn Around Don't Drown signs posted at locations where flash flooding often leads to water over the roads.

2023年9月12日 · More than half of all flood-related drownings happen when someone drives into hazardous floodwaters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while the next...

Driving through floodwater is dangerous. It only takes a few inches of water for drivers to lose control or even get swept away. Turn around, don't drown.

In this article, we’ll give you 6 safety tips to keep in mind when driving in floods. We’ll also cover 8 risks of driving in floods and get you answers to insightful FAQs. Why Should I Avoid Speeding While Driving Through a Flooded Road? What Depth of Water Can a Car Drive Through? How Can I Anticipate an Upcoming Flash Flood? Let’s get started.