1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 179

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. a wet On road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on roads. dry And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. It's always wise go slower andbe to 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. Evenif your windshield wiper blades in goodshape, a heavy rain are can make it harder to see road signs and trafficsignals, pavement markings, the edge of the road andeven 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 showsigns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-17