What should a driver do where a section of road ahead has a shallow flooded area?

1. A.Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high.
2. B.Increase speed and use a higher gear.
3. C.Decrease speed and use a higher gear.
4. D.Use a high gear and maintain the same speed keeping the engine revs low.

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