Driving in
the
Rain
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. 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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