1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 173

The heavierthe rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, aheavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge 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 washer fluid. 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 oreven going through some carwashes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accide They won't work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control ofthe vehicle. After driving through a large puddle ofwater or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. . ydroplaning 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 road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little orno contact with the road. 4-17