This thread reminds me of an excellent book I read recently - The Art of Driving in the Rain. One of the best books I've ever read, in fact. It's not exactly the same topic of this thread, (the title more accurately refers to RACING in the rain) but if you're a car lover and dog lover, or one or the other, you'll love it, I highly recommend it. There's a movie based on the book, same title. I've heard it's excellent as well, but haven't seen it yet.