How to drive through Manshui Road and Manshui Bridge

When some roads pass through seasonal rivers, they do not build bridges but raise the roadbed to solve the problem of crossing the river. During the rainy season, the river water flows through the road surface, resulting in flooded roads; in addition, Continuous heavy rains make rivers steep and long, and it is common for floods to overflow bridges. Therefore, in the rainy season in my country, it is not uncommon for flooded roads and bridges to overflow. In order to prevent drivers from encountering flooded roads and bridges, To be able to handle it correctly and pass it safely, it is necessary to introduce the characteristics of this kind of road surface and the precautions for driving on this special road.

1. Main characteristics of water-filled roads

(1) When the water on the road is turbid or even clear water, but exceeds a certain depth, it obscures the width of the road. and driving routes. If you blindly enter a flooded road, you may drive your car off the road due to unclear roads.

(2) The flowing river water will produce a certain lateral impulse on passing vehicles. If not properly controlled, the vehicle will roll over.

(3) When the water depth on the road or bridge deck exceeds the exhaust pipe of the car, it will cause the engine to stall.

Flooded roads are often in rivers. In this season, rivers are unstable and flash floods can pour down at any time. During this period, there is a risk of being swept away by floods when passing through flooded roads.

2. Preparations before passing through flooded roads

(1) Before entering the water, someone must go into the water to investigate and ascertain the water depth, road width, water flow rate, and water impact on the road. Based on the investigation of the degree of damage, whether the water is rising or falling, etc., determine whether conditions are met for vehicles to pass. If conditions are not met for safe passage, do not risk entering the water.

(2) When it is confirmed that it can pass, the vehicle should take necessary protection, close the blinds, raise the position of the battery, take necessary waterproofing treatment for the electrical system, try to raise the muffler outlet, etc.

(3) When conditions permit, benchmarks should be set up in the water to guide vehicles through.

3. Operational essentials for wading through flooded roads or flooded bridges

(1) After the vehicle is launched into the water, there must be a person in front of the vehicle to guide the way, and drive slowly with the guidance of a person Enter.

(2) Drive at low speed and low gear. The speed should be steady and even. Do not drive fast in the water.

(3) Strive to continue to drive through and avoid staying in the water. When the vehicle lacks sufficient capacity or the wheels are slipping and it is difficult to move forward, rely on human power to push the vehicle forward and drive away from the flooded road or flooded bridge as soon as possible.

(4) No matter what the situation is, the driver must concentrate on driving the vehicle, look ahead and look at the road in front of the vehicle, and do not look left or right.

After the vehicle passes through the water, it should be driven into a safe zone as soon as possible, and the vehicle should be restored and inspected after parking in an open area. Remove the waterproof wrapping; remove the water in the car; reset the muffler outlet; remove debris from the tire gaps; check whether there are any abnormalities in the vehicle. If there are no abnormalities, you can drive on the road after completing the reset work. First drive at low speed for a certain distance to allow the braking system to return to normal. After all parts of the vehicle are normal, you can drive at a suitable speed.