1993 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 159

Driving in the Rain When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway, use low beams. True, most vehicles now have day/nightmirrors that enable the driver to reduce glare. But outside mirrors are not of this type and high beams from behind can bother the driver ahead. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently. Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a A Few More Night Driving Suggestions turn or curve. Keep your windshield and all theglass on Keep your eyes moving; that way, it's your vehicle clean - inside and out. easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your can build up a film caused by dust. eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass suffer from night blindness - the surfaces very filmy and can be a vision inability to see in dim light - and aren't hazard if it's left there. even aware of it. 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 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.