subject: Keep Your Car Clean to Avoid Accidents [print this page] It's a common sight to see cars speeding along the road that are in sore need of a trip to the car wash. The chances are that your car could well be one of them. While having some dirt and grime on your car is relatively harmless - though it can lead to rusting and some other damage - having a dirty windshield and other windows isn't quite as forgivable.
With the volume of road traffic accidents that occur each and every year, many drivers are rightly afraid to one day become one of the statistics. Even if you do everything you can to avoid being involved in an accident, sometimes you just can't help it. However, there are also plenty of things you can do that will reduce your chances, which are things that every conscientious driver should do as part of their driving routine.
For example, by keeping your car well-maintained, you can ensure that it'll keep running smoothly and won't break down on you at the worst possible moment. There are daily checks and weekly checks you should undertake to make sure that your car is healthy, as well as having professionals examine it to help keep it in tip top condition.
Another thing you can do is to assess how you're feeling before driving and decide whether or not you are fully capable of completing the journey with full alertness and awareness. Are you tired, ill or otherwise feeling poorly? Then it might not be a great idea to get behind the wheel.
Finally, keep your windows clean. Even if you don't go over your entire vehicle with a sponge and soapy water, you should always have clean windows. Use Invisible Glass to buff them to a shine and avoid the dangers of reduced visibility due to layers of dirt and grime on your glass. Splatters of dirt and mud can cause blind spots at certain points and these can end up being the cause of an accident - so always clean off any messes on your windshield and other windows.
Of course, even Invisible Glass can't clean off scratches, chips or cracks. If your windshield is damaged in any way, it is crucial to get a windshield replacement before it's too late. Even something as simple as a chip can reduce your vehicle's structural strength up to 70% - which is a third of what should be protecting you should you ever get into an accident.
By looking after your car, hopefully it'll look after you should the unforeseen ever occur. Keep it clean and healthy and only drive when you feel fit - and hopefully you'll never end up as one of those statistics.
