Merseyside Fire & Rescue offer advice about driving in floods

Merseyside Fire and Rescue have been called to a number of incidents today following a significant amount of flooding across Merseyside.

If you encounter floodwater, avoid driving through it. If you have no other option, then follow these tips:

- If possible, try to avoid standing water.

- Don't drive into flood water that’s moving or more than 10cm (4 inches) deep.

-Let approaching cars pass first

-Drive slowly and steadily (around 3-4 mph) so you don’t make a bow wave

-Use higher revs than usual

-Keep the car moving and avoid stalling

-Test your brakes as soon as you can afterwards

-Fast-moving water is very powerful – take care or your car could be swept away.

Take care everyone!