1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 162

Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Therejust isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.The best advice is to slow down when itis raining. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next section, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Some Other Rahy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlights -not just your parking lights-- to help make you more visibleto others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 0 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and pian your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. 161 ...