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flooded winter streets, ? electrical danger

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by avischwartz, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. avischwartz

    avischwartz Junior Member

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    Winter is coming and sometimes I encounter a flooded street. Do I have to worry with the Prius? Is there an electrical danger? Is there a recommended level over which to worry (ie. mid tire or so).
     
    #1 avischwartz, Sep 21, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(avi1 @ Sep 21 2007, 02:05 AM) [snapback]515650[/snapback]</div>
    No electrical danger but there's certainly a danger of getting stuck. It's clearly not recommended to go into water that deep with a sedan type car.
     
    #2 efusco, Sep 21, 2007
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    Yes, it's dangerous to drive any car through flowing water. If water is against the side of the vehicle it can push the car off the road. I have seen a prius drive through water nearly to the top of the wheels but I wouldn't recommend it.
     
    #3 patsparks, Sep 21, 2007
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