Automotive glass condition and driving safety
A responsible driver must not endanger himself or other road users. Driving a vehicle that is not technically fully functional can cause traffic accidents with tragic consequences. While drivers usually remember to regularly check the condition of the engine, regularly change tires and add fluids, they often underestimate the condition of the windows in the car.
Good visibility, of course, is one of the main conditions that allow the driver to correctly assess the situation. 
way. Dirt, scratches and cracks in the glass can cause us to notice a threat too late and provoke an accident.
The bad condition of car windows is especially noticeable when we drive at night or on a very sunny day. In the evening or when the transparency of the air decreases, even the smallest cracks and scratches become darker, significantly reducing the driver's field of vision. It is worth remembering that they also cause dazzling light reflections. A survey conducted for NordGlass by an independent research agency confirmed that 27% of drivers decide to repair or replace a windshield only when the damage is so severe that it is completely impossible to continue driving, and as many as 69% of respondents who participated in the inspection admitted that neglected scratches or cracks in the glass became the reason for contacting a professional service center.
The aforementioned study also shows that while 88% of drivers claim to take good care of their car, almost 40% of them drive with a scratched and opaque windshield without paying attention to this fact. However, underestimating this type of damage can be very detrimental. As the NordGlass expert says: “A car owner should not put off windshield repair indefinitely. The damage, commonly known as "spider veins" or "eyes", will continue to increase. Not everyone takes into account the fact that while driving, the car body experiences constant loads, and the windshield is largely responsible for the rigidity of the body structure. As a result, the loose crack will get bigger and bigger. This process will proceed much faster with sharp temperature changes, for example during the day and night, so characteristic of the beginning of spring. The immediate response in the event of damage also increases the likelihood of glass being repaired without the need for replacement. ”
It is worth remembering that due to a damaged windshield, you can be stopped by a highway patrol. A police officer, finding a broken windshield, can fine us or leave a vehicle registration certificate. In the Road Traffic Law, article 66; paragraph 1.5, we find a record that the vehicle participating in the movement must be built, equipped and maintained in such a way that its use provides a sufficient field of vision for the driver and easy, convenient and safe use of steering, braking, signaling and lighting devices roads while watching her. “If the car has visible damage that may pose a threat to road safety, and glass defects or scratches that can cause blinding light reflections, the police officer has the full right and even the obligation to issue us a ticket or collect a ticket. registration certificate. A similar situation can happen to us during a scheduled inspection. Due to excessive wear, cracks and chips on the windshield, the diagnostician is obliged not to extend the period of validity of the vehicle inspection, ”explains the expert.
Neglecting the windows of the car can lead not only to a significant decrease in visibility and a delay in the reaction of the driver when hard braking is necessary, but also to a fine or loss of a registration certificate. Therefore, let's take care of the condition of our car windows so that you can enjoy a comfortable and safe ride with excellent visibility every day.
