1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 185

Driving in Rain andan Wet Roads Rain and wet roadscanmeandriving 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 dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even lesstraction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes itre tuned for driving on dry pavement. ~ The heavier the rain, the harder it isto see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder see road signs and traffic signals, to pavement markings, the edge the roadand 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 signs of streaking or missing areas on thewindshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.