April showers may mean May flowers - but more than likely it means limited visibility and squeaky wipers.
To combat life’s little annoyances try these spring driving tips.           

Check your windshield.  This is your first defense against the elements. Small chips and cracks can quickly become large at the first sight of sunshine.  Just going through the carwash on a sunny spring day may be the breaking point for a slightly compromised windshield.

Check the wiper blade condition.  Are your wipers noisy?  This is usually one of the first signs of worn out wiper blades. When the rubber gets hard the wipers cannot remove the moisture effectively or clean the road grime off your windshield.  During a spring rainstorm the last thing you need is limited visibility.  In most cases, the optimal time to replace your wiper blades is just after the last freeze. 

Apply a rain guard protectant.  Oregon spring weather means light drops of rain. A coating of windshield protectant such as Aquapel, Trico View or Rain X can actually make your cars wiper system seem obsolete during a light mist.  This product will help those light rain drops blow off your window as you drive.

And as always – be careful out there on the road.  Spring rain also means slick pavement. Drive with caution, leave plenty of room between you and other cars and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.