1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 219

Driving in Rain and Wet Roads on Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a 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's always wise go slower and be to cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. The fall surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. it The heavier the rain, the harderis to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge the road and even of people walking. D 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 streaking or missing of areas on the windshield, when stripsof rubber startto or separate from the inserts.