1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 190

Driving in Rain and Wet Roads on Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or as well because turn your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as dry roads. on And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. The fall surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harderis to see. Even if your it windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in traffic signals, can makeit harder to see road signs and pavement markings, the edge the roadand even of people walking. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing of areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to separate fromthe inserts. 4-17