1995 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 209

The heavier therain, the harder it to see. Even if your is windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, of pavement markings, the edge the road,and even people walking. It's wise to keepyour wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper insertswhen they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 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. r But if you can't, ty to slow down before you lut them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. 4-18