Driving in Rain and on
Wet
Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can't stop, accelerate or
turn
as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on
dry
roads.
And,
if
your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get
even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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.
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