Highway Hypnosis; Other Rainy Weather Tips; Driving and Operating- Page 249

2010 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Seats and Restraints
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Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Driving and Operating

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WARNING (Continued)

Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause your
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.

Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under your vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.

There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.

Other Rainy Weather Tips

Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:

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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 on

page 10

37

.

.

Turn off cruise control.

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.

Other driving tips include:

.

Keep the vehicle well ventilated.

.

Keep interior temperature cool.

.

Keep your eyes moving

scan

the road ahead and to the sides.

.

Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.