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How to Avoid Windshield Damage While Traveling.


Well, you cannot avoid all car windscreen problems and can go for windscreen replacement. Rather, you must try to avoid this emergency as soon as you get to know about it from afar. So, let's discuss those simple tips and tricks to protect car windshields while on the road. 

Steps to Avoid Windscreen Damage on the Road

🚨 Drive Within The Limit And Carefully
Most windshield cracks and damage happen when the driver is driving at high speed and any foreign objects come and hit the car windshield. In this case, the flying debris hit the shield with much greater force, which caused cracks to appear on the car windscreen. Moreover, the weather condition of that area also plays an essential role in damaging the windshield. Likewise, when wind and water are in the air, they carry objects that can damage the screen. So, for best results, try to drive slowly within the speed limit; otherwise, you will have to opt for windscreen replacement, which is an expensive option. 

⚠️ Be Careful With Heavy Vehicles Like Trucks Or Lorries
When driving near the railway track, you must be more careful as large stones surround train tracks. So, in this case, keep your distance from the train tracks, as no one knows when rocks can hit the windshield. Furthermore, when you are on the road, keep some distance from heavy vehicles such as lorries or trucks, especially those carrying pebbles. The reason is that truck tires are mostly flapped with mud, and when they move on the road, debris can fly and damage the car's windshield. So, when you see any trucks near your car, shift yourself to another lane or slow down your vehicle. 

⚠️ Try To Avoid Construction Sites And Roadwork
Another place you must avoid while driving is construction sites, as they are common places for rocks and debris. Here, heavy vehicles move from one place to another carrying rocks, which are not safe. In this situation, heavy truck tires get stuck with rocks, and when they move on the road, those rocks can hit the car's windshield. So, try to avoid construction sites, or if you find a heavy truck carrying a load on the road, ensure to slow down your speed or shift to another lane. 

⚠️ Always Maintain A Safe Distance
Long highways are the significant sources where most cars' windshields get damaged. The reason for this is that almost every car on highways is traveling at high speeds, increasing the likelihood of an accident. So, while driving on the highway, always keep an appropriate distance between two vehicles for safety. This caution becomes more proactive in the case of trucks or lorries as they carry heavy loads. On top of that, the chances of accidents increase when these vehicles are without a roof. 

⚠️ Park Your Car Indoor or Under a Shade:
The temperature of the place also plays an essential role in damaging the car's windshield. If the temperature outside is very high, the glass will expand in the heat, which will cause the car windshield to get cracks or chips. Moreover, if you park your car outside, any object can hit your car when another vehicle passes nearby. So, to protect the car windshield, park your car indoors or under a covered area. 

⚠️ Try To Avoid Gravel Roads:
Make sure to avoid traveling ona gravel roads, as they are full of rocks, increasing the chances of windshield damage. Additionally, if you are adhering to the speed limit, there is a guarantee that the other driver will adhere to it. So, if you travel on gravel roads, drive slowly and be careful of other vehicles that pass by. 

Conclusion:
These are some of the tips you must follow while traveling on the road; else, your car's windshield can be damaged. In such a situation, driving a car with a damaged windshield could endanger you and pedestrians.

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