Flood Preparation Tips For Your Vehicle

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These days we have been receiving news that flash flood has hit many parts of Malaysia. Some of the victims have lost home, land and vehicles. While some of the drivers have insured their car with additional policy which inclusive of flood coverage, majority of other drivers have suffered from losses for not doing so.
But do not be frustrated just yet. Before scratching your head for insurance matter, here are some list tips to protect your car from flooding.
Plan your journey and reroute if possible During rainy season, drivers should always plan their journey before stepping into the car. Many navigation apps have included chatting function, it has made communication easier. Waze is a free community-based navigation app. Driver are able to pin down the flood area onto the map and update the latest traffic condition to the community. So before trying to drive through a flooded area, always check to see if there is a different route you can take. If there is no alternative way or you are in a rush, u can try using low gear while maintaining at low speed to prevent water flow into the engine.
Drive slow and check the depth Speeding on wet surface could cause the car to skid easily, which is when the wheels lose their traction and the driver loses control of the car. Therefore, you should slow down your car to 20-30 km/h. Also keep you car revving to avoid water being sucked back into the exhaust.
Avoid parking near to hill or underground parking During flood season, you should avoid parking your car near to hill because it is prone to landslide damage. Make your way to higher part of the road. Most roads are designed to let the water drain off the sides, which makes part of the road are being built lower.
Underground parking is a BIG NO, once your car is stranded in the underground parking bays, do not try to get your car because you will put your life in risk.
Dry your brake to avoid skidding It is necessary to remember that your brakes will be wet and you need to dry them in order too work properly. Drive slow and apply the brakes lightly once getting off from flood area.
If your car stops in the flood, you should climb out and lock the doors before escaping to dry land. It is a wise choice to leave your stranded car behind for your safety. I hope these few tips could help your car to stay safe during flood season. Enjoy and share !

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