1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 184

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain andwetroadscanmeandrivingtrouble.On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn well because as your tire-to-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. as And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wisego slower and be to cautious if rain starts tofall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on pavement. dry The heavier the rain, the harderis to see. Even your it if windshield wiper blades in good shape, a heavy rain are can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the roadand even people walking. It's wise to keepyour wiping equipment i good shape n and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they signs of show streaking or missing areas the windshield, or when on strips of rubber start to separate from inserts.' the 4-17