1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 169

Driving in Rainand on Wet Roads your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dryroads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always 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 is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in 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 windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washerfluid. 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. Rain and wetroads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because 4-18