1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 185

Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. it can if your tireshaven't much But tread or if the pressure inone or more is low. It can happen a lot of water if is standing on the road. you can see reflections from trees, telephone If poles, or other vehicles, raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there and could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds.There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Some OtherRainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlights- not just your parking lights- to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful whenyou pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restrictedroad by spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) City Driving One of the biggestproblems with city streetsis the amountof traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers doing and pay are attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to whereyou are going. Geta city map ana plan your trip into unknown partof the cityjust as you would for a an cross-country trip. 4-27