Citydriving - Chevrolet 1994 Blazer Owner's Manual

Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it
can
if your tires haven't much
tread or if the pressure
in one
or more is low. It can happen if a
lot of water
is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's
surface,
there
could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn't a hard and
fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is
raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlights
-
not just your parking lights -
to
help make you more visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be
especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared
to
have your view restricted by road
spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.)
City Driving
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One
of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay
attention to traffic signals.
Here
are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
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