AVOID Driving in water this DEEP Photo by Wade Austin Ellis on Unsplash F looding can happen any time thanks to the rain, blocked drains or burst water mains. Surface water depth from these can be hard to predict and be very deep. Manhole covers can get lifted and moved or a sinkhole opened up in the street that you can’t see. It’s best to avoid driving through water, especially if you’re not sure how deep it will be. The safest thing to do is go around puddles when you can and NEVER EVER drive through moving water over 4” inches. Most experts say not to drive through more than four inches of moving water! Fast-moving water is very powerful – take care or your car could be swept away. Note: 1’ foot of moving water can easily push a car off the road. Just driving through a few inches of water, better take caution. It’s not that deep, but if you drive through to fast, you risk sp...