(ARA) - If you can't see, you can't be safe behind the wheel. Yet millions of American motorists drive on winter roads peering through windshields that probably haven't had proper care and cleaning since spring.
Just as you make sure your vehicle's engine and tires are ready for winter roads, you need to care for your windshield as well. After all, the best tires and engine are useless if you can't see well enough to drive. So as summer gives way to fall, take a few extra moments to ensure your vision through the windshield is as good as possible.
Keep it clean
Does it seem like cleaning the windshield is more dreadful than cleaning the windows of your house? After all, your house doesn't move through a minefield of insects, dust, dirt and airborne road debris at 60-plus mph the way your car does. Gook smeared on your windshield at those speeds can be downright difficult to scrape off.
But scrape you must - or at least clean with a
powerful agent like Invisible Glass Premium Windshield Cleaner & Rain Repellent. Designed to leave your windshield so clean it seems invisible, Invisible Glass also adds in a repellent to help shed rain and moisture from the windshield.
Clean, clear, streak-free glass and water repellent properties ensure you'll have maximum visibility in any kind of weather - rain, snow or shine. What's more, your wipers will work better and you won't have to buff to achieve clear,
clean glass. Visit www.InvisibleGlass.com to learn more.
Don't crack up
Even the most cautious driver can be on the receiving end of a stone thrown into the air by the tires of another vehicle. When your windshield chips or cracks, it's important to take care of it before the minor flaw develops into a major problem. Most small chips and cracks can be filled with a special compound that bonds to the glass, making the chip virtually invisible and ensuring it won't "spiderweb" into a larger crack.
You don't need to hire a professional to repair a chip. You can do the job yourself. Stoner, makers of Invisible Glass and other car care products favored by auto enthusiasts, also offers a windshield repair kit on its Web site that makes preserving your glass and preventing cracks a simple process. It's well worth the minor investment of time and money to prevent greater damage that could require you to replace the entire windshield.
Take care of yourself
The best way to stay safe on winter roads is to stay off them, whenever possible. But if you absolutely must drive in snowy conditions, always turn on your headlights - but not high beams, which will simply reflect up into falling snow and blind you. Turn off the radio or CD player and use your sense of hearing to listen for other vehicles - you might be able to hear them before you see them if falling snow obscures your vision.
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, make sure the prescription is up to date and the lenses are in good condition. If you must drive in snow, make sure you are rested and give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination, so you can go slowly and safely.
To learn more about improving your vision through a
clean windshield, visit www.InvisibleGlass.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
