1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 175

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