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Drivers need to clear the snow from their cars

On Behalf of | Nov 21, 2022 | Car Accidents

Drivers make different types of mistakes every day, and many of these mistakes lead to car accidents. These mistakes only become more serious when the weather turns and the winter months set in.

However, it’s important to note that all of these mistakes don’t necessarily happen when someone is behind the wheel. People can make errors in how they prepare for the drive, and those errors can eventually lead to an accident. One way that this happens is when drivers neglect to clear the snow off of their cars. Here are three reasons why:

1. Reducing visibility

The first issue with this is that having snow on any of the windows creates blindspots and reduces visibility. People sometimes believe that it’s enough to scrape off the front window or just use windshield wipers. But you also need to be able to see out the rear window and the sides to monitor those blind spots.

2. Blocking the mirrors and headlights

Another potential issue is that someone might only clear the windows, but they forget about the mirrors and the headlights. When these are covered in snow, it reduces visibility massively for the driver – but people often skip it because they’re simply in a hurry.

3. The issue of blowing snow

Finally, there are drivers who simply don’t clear off the body of the car, and this can lead to serious issues with snow blowing up off of the hood and onto the windshield. The driver may believe that their window is clear when they get behind the wheel, but they can quickly find themselves in a whiteout. There are also issues with snow blowing off of the roof of cars and reducing the visibility of drivers behind them – or even striking and damaging those cars.

If you have suffered from an injury caused by another driver, make sure you know how to seek compensation for your injuries and losses.

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