Other Rainy Weather Tips

Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:

  • Allow extra following distance.
  • Pass with caution.
  • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
  • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
  • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires .
  • Turn off cruise control.
    See also:

    Exit Lighting
    The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also ...

    Automatic Headlamp System
    When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the ...

    Loading the Vehicle
    It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehic ...