disadvantages of a cracked windshield

Windshield ExpertsDisadvantages of a cracked windshield

Introduction

• Each year, almost 13-14 million windshields are released

•Windshields protects from wind and flying debris such as dust, insects, and rocks, and provide an aerodynamically formed window towards the front

Benefits of a windshield

•Windshields support the roof of a vehicle

•Windshields help to protect the vehicle and allow efficient use of the heat and air conditioner

Risks in a cracked windshield

•Driving with a damaged windshield is a risk not only to your life, but also to the lives of drivers around you•A large crack can also negatively impact your vision and reflect sunlight glare• You are more susceptible to get into an accident driving around with a cracked windshield

Reason for Cracks

•With dramatic temperature change there can be a slight expansion or contraction on the windshield leading to a crack

•Smaller chips can be easily fixable, but if the chip expands, it will likely need to be replaced

Disadvantages of a cracked Windshield

•It is not necessary that a cracked windshield would be able to provide a hard support for the airbag, making it shatter the glass instead of inflating forward

•Even during a non-severe accident a weakened windshield can also shatter, like a fender-bender, causing glass to fall on passengers and leading to an unsafe drive

•A cracked windshield may not be able deploy the airbag and it could shatter the glass instead of inflating forward

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