Driving safely in heavy rains and floods
The State of Michigan does have some advice for drivers for flooding conditions.
Driving safely in heavy rains and floods
Published: Feb. 17, 2022 at 10:36 AM EST|Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 1:02 PM EST
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - If you’re heading out the door Thursday morning, you may be running into some flooding from the rain the Lansing-Jackson area is getting.
This could bring some slowdowns on your commute.
The State of Michigan does have some advice for drivers for flooding conditions:
- Just six inches of water can stall cars.
- A foot of water can cause many vehicles to float.
- It’s important to never try to drive through a flooded road.
- Never drive around a barricade
- They are put in place for a reason, and you may not be able to tell what’s on the other side if it’s dark.
Above all else, use caution and be patient on your morning drive.
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