Is It Safe To Drive With A Cracked Windscreen?

by Novus AutoGlass Novus Auto Glass

Driving around with faulty parts or equipment on your vehicle is perhaps one of the worst things a car owner car could do. Driving with faulty equipment like faulty brakes, worn out tyres, or even a cracked windscreen is like an accident waiting to happen. With a cracked windscreen, they are much easier to repair and more cost effective than a replacement.

But is it safe to drive with a cracked windscreen?

Well, depending on how bad the crack is, it may need to be addressed immediately. If it’s a small crack, it may lead to an even bigger crack. However, if the damage is addressed early, the sooner it’s fixed the better. But the longer you leave, the greater the risk!

Carsguide.com.au, states that depending on how big and how deep the crack is on your windscreen, it may be deemed illegal to drive and you could be fined with defective notice.

 

The Dangers of Driving With A Cracked Windscreen.

According to arrivealive.mobi, the dangers of driving with a cracked windscreen can lead to something more fatal. These dangers include:

-       Taking longer to re-adapt to their vision.

-       The contrast of light can result in poor visibility.

-       Dirty windscreens can result in slower reaction time.

-       Driving with a cracked windscreen with poor visibility can induce fatigue.

-       Older drivers who drive with a cracked windscreen are more likely to cause a car accident than younger drivers.

 

How To Tell The Signs?

Canstarblue.com.au states that the following from Autoguru is needed to be addressed when you’re unsure about the damage of your windscreen:

-       If the crack is longer than 75mm,

-       More than one crack is at least 30mm or the length driver’s side of the windscreen,

-       Cracks extending to the windscreen’s edge,

-       If the chip is more than 16mm in diameter,

-       If any damage restricts the driver’s visibility.

 

Repair It Immediately!

 

Novus Autoglass believes in the value the quality of their workmanship for repairs and replacement windscreens and so should you. So, if your windscreen is in need or repairing, why not contact the auto glass specialists through their quality products and services.

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Created on Mar 17th 2020 05:09. Viewed 366 times.

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