1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 159

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet 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 left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenlywhen your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is see. Even if your to windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain see can make it harder to road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment good shape in and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from inserts. the Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-15