What to Do When Wipers Fail to Clear Rainwater During Heavy Rain Driving?

[StephanieMarie]

When heavy rain or stormy weather makes it difficult to improve visibility with wipers, immediately reduce speed, choose a safe location to park, turn on the clearance lights and hazard warning flashers, and wait until the rain lessens or stops before continuing to drive. Below are solutions for when wipers cannot clear rainwater properly under normal circumstances: 1. Remove both wipers: For most standard wipers, after resetting and turning off the engine, manually lift the wipers while the car is stationary and remove them by reversing their installation direction. This back-and-forth method is both an installation and removal technique. 2. Prepare a piece of water sandpaper: Purchase water sandpaper and tear it into small pieces, using one piece at a time. 3. Soak the wipers and water sandpaper in clean water: Use an appropriate container to hold water and soak both the wipers and water sandpaper thoroughly.