Question

jorge is driving his truck in the rain when he approaches a road that seems to be quickly flooding. what should he do?

he should find a ditch to lie flat in.
he should drive through it as quickly as possible.
he should turn around and head for higher ground.
nothing, because trucks are large enough to withstand floodwater.

Explanation:

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Turn around, don't drown

Step 1: Analyze the situation and options

The scenario describes a driver, Jorge, approaching a road that is quickly flooding. We need to evaluate the safety of each option:

• "He should find a ditch to lie flat in."
• Why it's incorrect: Ditches collect water rapidly during heavy rain and floods. Lying in a ditch during a flood is extremely dangerous and carries a high risk of drowning. (This action is typically advised during tornadoes when no indoor shelter is available, not during floods).
• "He should drive through it as quickly as possible."
• Why it's incorrect: Driving through moving water is highly dangerous. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet, and twelve inches of rushing water can carry away most small cars. Two feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks.
• "He should turn around and head for higher ground."
• Why it's correct: This is the standard safety recommendation (often summarized by the slogan "Turn Around Don't Drown"). Avoiding flooded roads entirely is the safest course of action to prevent being swept away or stranded.
• "Nothing, because trucks are large enough to withstand floodwater."
• Why it's incorrect: Even large trucks and SUVs can easily lose traction, float, and be swept away by relatively shallow moving water.

Step 2: Select the safest action

Based on standard emergency management and driving safety guidelines, the only safe option is to avoid the flooded area entirely by turning around and seeking higher ground.

Answer:

He should turn around and head for higher ground.