Windshields are on the cutting edge of modern automotive design. Windshields contain some of the most advanced vehicle components on the market today. Here’s a look at three of the most useful windshield technologies and how they’re changing the way we drive.
Windshield Rain Sensors for Safer Driving
Most new vehicles have windshields that can sense rain and automatically turn on wipers. The windshields contain a small sensor mounted near the top of the windshield. The sensor detects moisture levels. Once levels reach a specific threshold, the sensor tells the vehicle to turn on the wipers. If the sensor observes the rain intensifying, it tells the system to speed the wipers up.
Rain sensors allow drivers to stay focused on the road, especially during inclement weather. Rain sensors often have faster reaction time than humans do, improving visibility faster without the driver needing to do a thing. This reduces driver distraction and improves safety.
Heated Glass for Clear Visibility
In Minnesota, we’re no strangers to frost, ice, and snow. We’ve all had to scrape off a windshield and wait for a defroster to defog our glass before we can safely get on the road. Heated windshields are changing the game. They contain thin, nearly invisible wires that gently warm the surface of the glass, melting frost, ice, and snow. The technology also prevents windshield fogging up from interior moisture.
A heated glass windshield improves visibility faster than scraping and defrosting, so you can sit in your vehicle out of the cold and snow while it works its magic. What a gamechanger for Minnesotans!
Head-Up Displays (HUDs) for Info Without Distraction
Head-up displays are another windshield technology that is transforming how we drive. Modern windshields project critical driving information directly into the driver’s line of sight so they do not have to take their eyes off the road, reducing distractions and improving safety.
HUD technology can relay several pieces of critical information, such as speed, navigational directions, and safety alerts. They can even alert drivers to incoming calls. HUD technology integrates with a vehicle’s advanced driver-assistance systems to improve safety further.
All of this windshield technology is exciting and will make the roads safer. It also complicates windshield replacement. These features require specialized knowledge and recalibration to function correctly after the glass is replaced.
Glass Source is your locally owned auto glass repair shop. We have the expertise to handle windshields with advanced technology. We’ll work with your insurance company to make the process smooth and stress-free. Contact us today to schedule expert mobile or in-shop service.
