1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 169

Rain and wet roads mean driving trouble. a wet can On road you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. as And, if your tires don't much tread left, you'll get have even less traction. It's always wise to slower and be go cautious if rainstarts to fall while you are driving.The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder is to see. Even your it if windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road, and even people walking. . It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep yoqr 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 going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. to avoid puddles. Try But if you can't, tryto slow down before you them. hit