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 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 hit them.
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