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 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
hit them.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They
WL
‘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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