The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even
if
your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy
rain can make
it
harder to see road signs and
traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge
of
the road
and even people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape
and keep your windshield washer tank filled with
washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts
when they show signs of streaking or missing areas
011
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. But
if
you can’t, try
to
slow down before you
hit them.
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et
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lkes can cause accidents. They won’t
work as well in a quick stop and may cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of
the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle
of
water
or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly
until your brakes work normally.
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