Why do drivers take risks?
Storm psychology
Motorists driving onto flooded roadways may be underestimating the power of floodwaters and overestimating their own power to avoid disasters, officials say.
In less than a foot of water, a vehicle can lose control. In about 2 feet of water, a vehicle will start floating, and for the driver inside, it's often the point of no return. Once the car is floating, the driver will either have to scramble out a window or wait ...
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