Why Safe Installation Practices are Important
Car Windshields are a Safety Devices
You don't need to be an expert in auto glass safety to get your windshield repair or replacement performed properly. You just need to know the right questions to ask. If you live in Minneapolis or St. Paul, Rapid Glass can help you understand why we are so proud of the services we offer. We have dedicated ourselves to providing safe windshield replacement to Minneapolis drivers, and with that dedication comes the responsibility to inform. If you've never had to repair or replace a windshield before, we can walk you through our safety procedures. Print out these questions, bring them to Rapid Glass, and we'll dispel your auto glass safety concerns.
AIRBAG PERFORMANCE
Airbag timing - As part of a vehicle's structure, the windshield
is a critical determinant of proper airbag timing. In a crash, an
improperly installed windshield may cause an airbag to deploy too early
or too late. In either case, the safety of the occupants may be compromised.
Airbag retention - On impact the windshield acts as a brace to support
the passenger side airbag. If the windshield separates, the airbag
does not have a constrained space, and it is not effective in protecting
the occupant.
OCCUPANT RETENTION
The windshield is intended to keep
unrestrained occupants inside the vehicle. In a crash, an improperly
installed windshield may fail to hold and detach from its frame, allowing
any passengers in the vehicle to be ejected, which increases each occupant's
chances for serious or even fatal injuries.
VEHICLE STRENGTH
Structural Integrity - The windshield
is an important part of a vehicle's energy management systems, which directs
crash energy around the occupant compartment. If the windshield is
improperly installed, the vehicle may crumple differently than the manufacturer
intended, which may jeopardize occupants.
Rollover Strength - In a rollover accident, the windshield
provides strength by helping to keep the roof from crushing in on any vehicle
occupants. In some model designs, the windshield supplies up to 50%
of the vehicle's rollover strength
Rapid Glass offers windshield repair and windshield replacement in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Come by and we'll gladly answer all of your questions about windshield safety.
