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be dangerous — especially if you plan on driving. and furthermore if you drive a car close to the ground. that’s the potential predicament for the h2o international event this weekend — which brings low-rider cars from all over to whaleyville. 47 abc’s michelle mackonochie spoke with a couple people who are in town for it – and they say they’re not too concerned – yet. as far as the dangers on the roads due to flooding – i spoke with officials on how to best handle it. “it’s very dangerous.” track 1 chris cropper of croppers towing has made his fair share of car rescues from flooded roads. and with the h2o international event in fort whaley this weekend – he says staying off of flooded roads is especially important for cars that are going to the event – which are known to be low to the ground. cropper says driving through high waters can actually hydrolock the engine which can ruin the combustion of the motor – ultimately costing people a whole new engine. “especially with vehicles being lower all it takes is a little bit of water they suck it up through the air box and they’re done.” “streets flood at high tide let alone 8 inches of rain.” track 2 cropper says his company received about 16-17 calls thursday — which is normal in these conditions. “we’ll be busy throughout the weekend with the commercial side of it with trucks being stuck – it’s calling for a lot of wind and high rain along with the flooding in ocean city.” track 3 triple a is also advising drivers to take caution. “your car can be swept away very easily in what appears to be a small amount of water so we really encourage motorists to stay away from flooded roadways – if it’s really raining bad – the best advice is to stay off the road.” track 4 triple a officials say even if you think your car can make it through – stay away from standing waters. “no matter how shallow the water may appear it may be concealing downed power lines and certainly may be deeper than it appears.” track 5 other tips — don’t tailgate. in fact you should increase your following distance — and while you’re at it — it might help to stay in the center lane — which is often less flooded. and regardless of water level — be aware of hydroplaning. “no car is immune from hydroplaning on wet surfaces – sometimes we see that both in heavy rains as well as in the snow the overconfidence if you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle – unfortunately they can hydroplane just like a smaller car.” track 6 no matter what size the vehicle — the general advice is — if you don’t have to go out on the roads — stay home. michelle mackonochie 47 abc. other tips that triple a gives — slow down – brake early — and know your car – as other cars are lighter than others and are more bound to be pushed around by high winds. coastal flooding almost always has a significant impact on the barrier