Driving On Wet Roads - Chevrolet trailblazer Handbook

10460390) - 2017 - crc - 6/15/16
212 Driving and Operating
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Driving on Wet Roads

Driving through Flooded Areas
Flooded areas should be avoided in
any situation. A water covered road
prevents the driver from evaluating
its conditions properly.
Drive at low speed through any
flooded area and make sure the
water limit does not exceed the
wheel center of height.
Avoid driving near large vehicles.
They may create waves that can
cause damage.
Caution
Water can enter the engine
through the air intake system.
If this happens and the vehicle
stops, do not try to operate the
engine again because this will
increase the engine damages.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean
driving trouble. On a wet road you
cannot stop, accelerate or turn as
well because the tyre to road grip
is not as good as it is on dry
roads. And, if the tyres do not
have much tread left, you will get
even less traction. If rain starts to
fall while you are driving, it is
always wise to go slower and be
cautious.
The surface may suddenly get wet
while your reflexes are still used to
driving on dry roads. The heavier
the rain, the harder it is to be seen.
Even if your windscreen wiper
blades are in good shape, a heavy
rain can make it harder to see road
signs and traffic signals, roads
markings, the edge of the road, and
even people walking. The road