Typhoon preparedness isn't about driving skill โ it's moving your car before the water rises, and prioritizing people over vehicles the moment things turn urgent.
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Before the Typhoon Hits: Where to Park, When to Stop Driving
Typhoon preparedness isn't about driving skill โ it's moving your car before the water rises, and prioritizing people over vehicles the moment things turn urgent.
The first move that actually protects your car in a typhoon isn't skilled driving โ it's relocating the car from a flood-prone spot before the rain gets heavy. This list splits into what to prepare in advance and what to decide once conditions actually turn dangerous.
The earlier items are things to check before the rain starts; the later ones cover moments when water is already rising or you're at risk of being trapped. The more urgent things get, the more you should defer to evacuation guidance and on-site control over the car itself.
Avoid riverside lots, low-lying areas, and underground garages โ anywhere water tends to collect โ and move to an above-ground or high-ground alternative instead. Also check that the route to that alternative doesn't pass through an underpass.
Don't estimate the water depth yourself or follow the car ahead into it โ turn around somewhere safe right away. If you can't turn around, wait for instructions from rescue or road management authorities rather than pushing through.
No. Starting the engine or touching the electronics can worsen electrical damage โ get guidance from your insurer and a mechanic first, and arrange a tow before doing anything else.
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