1995 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 181

The heavier the rain. the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are i n 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 i n good shape and keep your 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. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even c wing through some carwashes 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. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're i= wing fast enough.When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. 4-17