1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 131

Your Driving ,andthe Road Night Vision (CONT.) You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes toreadjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. ' The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades xre in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edgeof the road, and even people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment Keep your windshield and all the glass on Driving in the Rain your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glare atnight is made much worse by dirt Rain and wet roads can mean driving on the glass. Even the inside of the glass trouble. On a wet road you can't stop, can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty accelerate or turn as well because your glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have of your eyes contract repeatedly. much tread left, you'll get even less traction. Remember that your headlights light up far lessof a roadway when youare in a It's always wise to go slower and be turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; cautious if rain starts to fallwhile you are that way, it's easier topick out dimly driving, The surface may get wet lighted objects. Just asyour headlights suddenly when your reflexes are tuned fo should be checked regularly for proper driving on dry pavement. aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start of to separate from the inserts. 130