The following are a few reasons why your car windscreen is considered a safety device.
1. It Functions as a Blocking Device:
Your car windscreen functions as a blocking device. It blocks off dirt, dust, debris, or stones and prevents them from getting into your eyes or flying into your car.
Additionally, as the weather changes, it also protects the interiors of your car and the passengers from harsh weather conditions such as snow, hail, rain, etc. Your car windscreen is also treated to shield you from the heat and harmful UV rays of the sun, while allowing you to see clearly when driving on the road.
2. It Supports the Airbag:
Did you know that it is essential for your windscreen to be installed corrected as it aids in properly deploying your airbags during an accident? If you didn’t, then now you do!
If your windscreen is loose or damaged with cracks, it would affect the functionality of the airbag due to incorrect pressure while deploying during an accident which could cause severe injuries. Therefore, your windscreen should be durable and properly fitted.
3. It Provides Support to the Car's Roof:
As you may have noticed, your windscreen is connected to your car’s mainframe, keeping it intact and providing support to the roof. In older vehicles, steel rods and pillars were used to render support to the roof. However, lately, the windscreen itself is sufficient to support the car’s roof and prevent it from falling apart in an accident.
4. It Absorbs the Force of Impact:
When your car is forcefully hit during a collision, your body is propelled forward that might throw you straight out of the car if the windscreen isn’t properly fixed or already damaged. Therefore, a tightly fitted windscreen acts as a shield by absorbing most of the force and stops you from being jerked out of your vehicle.
Additionally, during a collision, the PVB laminate stops the glass from shattering miserably and flying into your face.
It is due to these various features and functions that windscreens are considered a safety device. Therefore, it is essential that your glass is in top condition and shouldn’t already be damaged as that would prevent it from fulfilling its purpose.
If your glass has a few scratches, chips, or cracks, you should tend to them as soon as possible and if needed get it replaced by a professional expert.
About the Author:
Darren Pay & Justin Oakes are owners of A1 Windscreens that is a highly reputed company based in Australia and recognised for its car glass replacement and car side window replacement services.
