1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 178

Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. Ona'wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It'salways wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts 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 it isto see. Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road and even people wallung. , It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when tbeyshow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate from the inserts. 4-17