Before you Drive...
Survey the Water
- If you don't know the dept, dont attemt to cross
- Check bottom conditions for traction - is it sand, mud, rocks?
- Plan a line diagonal to the current
Water Fording
Advanced
As you drive...
Stay Smooth & Steady
- Enter smoothly to prevent excessive splashing
- Maintain steady forward momentum - not too fast and not too slow
- Create a bow wave to disperse water away from the engine bay