Your Car: Ready For A Rainy Day? (NAPSA)—Imagine you’ve planned a morning drive to the . 4 y x = country, only to awaken the next morning to find heavy rains pour- ing violently from the sky. Is your vehicle prepared for the drive? According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there are over 6,400,000 vehicle crashes each year. Twenty-four percent of these crashes—approximately 1,561,000—are weatherrelated. The FHWAreports that the reason for many weather-related crashes is rain. Because it reduces vehicle traction and maneuver- ability, as well as visibility distance, it’s important to have a vehicle equipped to perform in any inclement situation. Following are essential features to look for when selecting an all-weather ride: e Wiper System—An effective wiping system includes both front and rear wipers that can clear the driver’s vision whenvisibility is lost due to rain, snow or sleet. Also important are rain sensors that automatically start the wipers whenrain is detected. e Mudguards—Handy fea- tures for any rainy-day vehicle are mudguards or splash guards. Highly functional and easy to install, mudguards help keep the sides of your vehicle clean from mud andtar. e Sturdy Tire Traction— When there are large volumes of water on the road, cars can easily Make sure your vehicle is equippedfor all-weather driving. hydroplane. But even with the slightest bit of wetness on the road’s surface, a car can lose its traction. It is important to choose a vehicle with good tire friction that presses the rubberinto irreg- ular pits in the road. e Stability Control—When driving in rain and sleet, the chance of losing control of your vehicle greatly increases. An effective stability control system can determine whether your car is beginning to slip or spin, and quickly bring your vehicle back under yourcontrol. e Antilock Brakes—Anantilock braking system allows you to maintain steering control and pre- vent a skid under heavy braking. Believe it or not, the 2008 Porsche Cayman and Cayman 8 are amongthe best rainy-daycars. They include all these features as standardor optional for today’s allweather driver. For more information on the all-weather features of the Porsche Cayman and Cayman S, visit www.porsche.com.
