Image Credit: Gujarat Samachar English on InstagramKarma doesn't always arrive quickly, but sometimes it needs only a few seconds to make its presence felt.That was the case when an SUV driver sped through a flooded road, seemingly unconcerned about the stranded vehicles or the people standing nearby.The reckless maneuver also sent water splashing onto people standing by the roadside, making the driver's lack of consideration even more obvious.But the show of bravado was short-lived. Just seconds after irritating everyone nearby, the SUV driver suffered an embarrassing setback when disaster struck.Driver Probably Thought His SUV Was Flood-ProofThe video of the SUV driver speeding through a flooded road was recorded in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India, where severe rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of the state.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile motorists struggled to navigate the floodwaters, which also caused major traffic congestion, the driver of a white Mahindra Scorpio appeared confident that the SUV could make it through.Footage showed the water level already above the SUV's front grille before the driver accelerated aggressively. After passing two partially submerged cars, the driver picked up even more speed.Moments later, the water rose above the SUV's hood, suggesting it may have entered the engine's air intake. The burst of speed also created a large bow wave that rocked one of the floating cars and splashed people standing behind a nearby van, prompting what appeared to be a chorus of angry shouts directed at the SUV driver.SUV Halts AbruptlyBarely a second after pulling the unnecessary stunt, the SUV came to a stop in the middle of the flooded road. It is highly likely that the engine suffered hydrolock, which can cause severe internal engine damage.AdvertisementAdvertisementWithout a snorkel or another way to raise the engine's air intake, the driver was already taking a significant risk. The SUV's abrupt stop suggests water may have entered the engine through the intake and reached the combustion chambers, potentially causing catastrophic engine failure.After drawing everyone's attention with the reckless maneuver, the driver was left stranded like many of the other flood-damaged vehicles, leading to significant embarrassment.What Could the Driver Have Done Differently to Avoid Engine Damage?Image Credit: Gujarat Samachar English on InstagramIt is generally advisable to equip a vehicle with a snorkel if it is regularly driven in flood-prone areas. In this case, however, the Mahindra Scorpio appeared to have enough ground clearance to make it through the flooded road without major difficulty.The problem appeared to be the driver's technique rather than the vehicle itself. That mistake could lead to costly consequences, especially if the driver's insurance provider reviews the video.AdvertisementAdvertisementOnce the SUV came to a stop, it became clear that the water level was no higher than the wheel arches. That suggests the SUV might have made it through had the driver proceeded slowly instead of accelerating aggressively.By speeding through the floodwater, the SUV generated a large bow wave that likely raised the water level around the front of the vehicle, increasing the risk of water being drawn into the engine.The trick would have been to remain gentle with the throttle so that the water pushed by the vehicle did not rise to the level of the air intake. Had the driver driven slowly through the flooded road, there was a good chance the SUV would have crossed without incident.Instead, the driver's own actions appear to have caused the breakdown, potentially leaving him with an expensive repair bill.