Driving too fast through large water puddles
or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too.
The water may affect your brakes.
T r y
to avoid puddles.
But if you can't,
try
to slow down before you hit them.
Wet brakes can cause 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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