Driving experts share the convenient method that allows you to defrost your windscreen from inside your vehicle
As temperatures are set to plummet, the UK is bracing for a chilly wake-up call with substantial snowfall predicted across numerous areas. The freezing conditions may result in many motorists finding their car windscreens have iced over.
Whilst the natural response might be to reach for a scraper and endure the bitter cold to remove the ice, a motoring expert has recommended a cosier solution that can be executed from within your motor. A straightforward button press could make the ice disappear without venturing outdoors.
Driving Test Success, renowned for supplying Theory Test revision materials, shared a clip on their TikTok account @drivingtestsuccess, showing how to defrost your windscreen efficiently, reports Cambridgeshire Live.
According to the Mirror, by switching on your vehicle’s windscreen fan to maximum heat, you can melt the frost from within. The clip suggests: “Frozen windscreen? Put the temperature on high. Put the front windscreen fan on max. The ice will start to melt from the heat. Wipe away excess water and return the fan to normal.”
Whilst some might consider this advice obvious, it proved enlightening for countless social media users who hadn’t considered it previously. One person declared: “Wow, magic! The ice is gone.” Another commented: “I’ve learned so much thanks to your app!”.
Nevertheless, not everyone was persuaded, with one user contending: “Wastes more fuel. Just get [out] and scrape it off you lazy so and so.”
Clear View Driving recently posted a video online offering advice on how to effectively demist vehicles before setting off. They advised: “Now don’t use your windscreen wipers or washers as that won’t help.”
They further explained: “Turn on your front and rear demister. The rear demister also heats up your side mirrors in most new cars. But if the mirrors are not clear, make sure to clear them before you start driving. Then, once it’s done you can use your wipers.”
The AA supported this advice, stating: “Start the engine and turn on the warm air blower on the windscreen.”
They added: “Switch on the rear windscreen heater and heated mirrors, if you have them. Turn on the air-con. It’s not just for summer – it’ll remove moisture from the air to stop the car from misting up.”
They also warned against using hands to wipe misted-up windows, saying: “Don’t use your hands to wipe misted-up windows – you’ll leave greasy smears and a diamond ring could scratch the glass. Use a lint-free absorbent cloth if necessary. Stay with your car the whole time while the engine’s running.”
