1993 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 206

So it is wise to keepyourwipingequipment in goodshapeandkeepyour windshield washer tank filled. Replace- your windshield 'wiper inserts when. they show signs.of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. water affect may your: brakes. Try to washes cause pbblems, too. The can avoidpuddles. But if youcan't, .-tryto .slow.down before. you hit.them;..., ' , -. ' . , ~ I ~ydfO/2/SfRh4J ! Hydroplaningisdangerous. So muchwatercanbuildupunderyourtiresthat theycanactuallyrideonthewater.Thiscanhappen -if the road-is wet enough you're fast and going enough. your When vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little ornocontactwiththeroad. Youmightnotbeawareofhydroplaning.Youcoulddrivealongforsometime You could without realizing your tires aren't in constant contact with the road. find outthehardway:whenyouhave to slow,turn,moveout to pass-or if yougethitbyagustofwind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourselfoutofcontrol. ~ I 4-38