1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 200

Wet brakes can causc xidents. They won't work as 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 water or of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can buildup under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in oneor more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try avoid puddles. to But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-16