What is the recommended action when encountering a flooded road while driving?

When encountering a flooded road, the recommended action is to turn back rather than attempt to drive through the water. Flooded roads can pose significant hazards, including deep water that could disable your vehicle, fast-moving currents that could sweep your car away, and the potential for unseen obstacles beneath the water's surface. Turning back allows you to avoid these dangers entirely, ensuring your safety and the safety of others on the road.

Driving through flooded areas, even cautiously, can lead to loss of control or make your vehicle susceptible to damage. Changing lanes may not eliminate the risk, as water can spread across lanes unpredictably. Accelerating to power through the water can further increase the risk of losing control or being swept away. Therefore, turning around and seeking an alternate route is the safest and most sensible action.