Although it seems very strange to us, the first vehicles did not have windshields. Glasses were part of the essential outfit of every driver. Still, dust, wind, bugs, mud and stones from the road, and rain made the experience of getting behind the wheel continually dangerous, as well as uncomfortable. Would we be able to drive today in such circumstances? Everything is possible, but it would be absurd and very dangerous. Windshields have been present in vehicles since the early years of the last century and their appearance was decisive in making driving a real pleasure.
Every responsible driver knows that the windshield is an essential element of safety. A powerful reason why it is essential to fix the windshield is in the event of any impact or damage, since it will avoid greater evils and unnecessary risks. This piece guarantees us good visibility, protection and comfort, as well as being essential for the structural resistance of the car. But it was not always like this. The history of the windshield shows a constant evolution, which has not been echoed by other technological and mechanical advances.
And car windows need more attention than ever during the summer holidays . The high temperatures of heat waves and other factors, such as dust in suspension or sand from beaches, cause the windows to suffer a lot and make it more difficult to keep them clean. In a period of the year when a large number of trips take place, it is vitally important to keep the windshield in good condition. Through the windshield, 90% of the information received by the driver arrives and a very important percentage of that received by the ADAS driving assistance systems, whose cameras and sensors are installed on the front window of a vehicle. Keeping it clean and in good condition -without impacts or cracks- is key so that the eyes of the driver and the cameras of the security systems can clearly ‘see’ what is happening in front of the vehicle. Thus, from Carglass they offer us a series of basic tips to drive more safely and that the windows of our car do not give us problems on vacation.
