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.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
The water may affect your brakes. Try
to
avoid puddles.
But
if
you
can‘t, try
to
slow down before
you
hit
them.
c
wing through some car washes can cause problems,
too.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
it
has little or
no
contact with the road.
i=
wing fast enough. When your vehicle
is
hydroplaning,
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