1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 190

Loads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. a wet On road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise togo slower and be cautious if rain starts to fallwhile you are driving.The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder is to see. Even if your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road andeven people walking. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs streaking or missing of areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate from the inserts.