1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 178

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to road signs and traffic signals, pavement see markings, the edgeof the road and even people walking. It's wise tokeep your windshield wipingequipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking missing or areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles even or going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affectyour brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. I Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until 1 your brakes work normally. ~