LANCASTER – Authorities are reminding motorists that if you encounter high water on roads today, make sure you “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Many drivers over estimate their ability to navigate flooded roads, putting too much stock in their “heavy” vehicles. In reality, most motorists lose control of their vehicles, including SUVs, in just six inches of water, while 18-24 inches of moving water will force a vehicle off the road. When the buoyant force is greater than the vehicle’s weight, the vehicle will move with the moving water. Erosion is another concern as moving water is very powerful and can undermine the integrity of a road. A motorist will be unaware they are driving into a scoured out section of the road.
