1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 168

r/d I CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddre of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 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 roadwet enough and you're is Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, going through some car washes can cause problems, too. it has little or no contact with the road. The water may affect your brakes. Try avoid puddles. to of But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. You might not be aware hydroplaning. You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires You aren't in constant contact with the road. could find out the hard way: when you have to slow, turn, move out to pass -- or if you get hit by a gust of wind. You could suddenly find yourself out control. of Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it can if your tires haven't much tread or if the pressure in one or I 1 - Hydroplaning