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 windshield 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 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. But
if
you can’t, try to slow down before
you
h hem.
Wet brakes 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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