1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 185

Driving in Rain and Wet Roads on I And, if your tires don't have much tread left,you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tankfilled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when theyshow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Rain and wet roads can meandriving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. 4-31