1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 180

Driving in Rain and Wet Roads on Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a w road, you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or your tire-to-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. as left, And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower be and fall The cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement. - The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy in rain can makeit harder to see road signs and trafflc signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road and even people walking. , It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer filled tank with washerfluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs streaking or missing of of areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-17