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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 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 tc, avoid puddles.
But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
Wet b
I
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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