1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 186

Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet your tire-to-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. as And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise togo 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, theharder it is to see. Even your if windshield wiper blades in good shape, heavy rain are a can make it harder tosee road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wise to keep. your windshield wiping equipment in good shapeand keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate fromthe inserts. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. a wet On road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn well because as 4-17