1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 179

The heavier the rain, the harder is to see. Evenif your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it 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 windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs streaking or missing of areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate from the inserts. Driving toofast through large water puddles even or going through some washes can cause problems, too. car to The water may affect your brakes. Try avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stopand may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. a After driving through large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.