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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.
Wet brt
L
c% l e accidents. They won't work
as well
in a
quick stop and may cause pulling to
one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
After
driving through a large puddle of water
or
a
car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until
your brakes work normally.
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