1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 151

Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet The heavier the rain, harder it is see. Evenif your the to windshield wiper blades are good shape, aheavy rain in can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge the road and even of people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace 'your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas the windshield, or on wheh strips of rubber startto separate fromthe inserts. Rain and wet roads can'meandriving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't good as on dry roads. as And, if your tires don't havemuch tread left, you'll get even less traction.It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while are driving.The you surface may get wet suddenlywhen your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement. 4-15