1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 169

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 tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs o f streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start t o separate from the inserts. Driving too h s t through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quickstop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle water or of a car wash, applyyour brakepedal lightly until your brakes work normally. =4-15