There are multiple reasons that you may want to use a window tint on your vehicle, from aesthetics to privacy to safety. Among these, many people are surprised to learn just how many safety benefits you get from driving a vehicle with tinted windows. It can boost visibility at night and provide physical protection in the event of a collision.
Reduces Light Glare At Night
One of the biggest safety benefits of window tints on your car come from the reduced glare when you are driving at night. Many people feel less confident when driving at night due to the reduced visibility that they experience, something which is only enhanced by the glare of streetlights or headlights. It is easy for one of these harsh lights to momentarily blind you or even just distract or disorient you. That can lead you to swerve or not see an obstacle in front of you, increasing your risk of accidents.
With a properly applied window protection film and tint, however, the glare will be significantly softened. With a smaller glare, you will be better able to see what is happening on the road without distractions. You will not have to worry about unexpected surprises you cannot see from the glare of lights, leading to more confident driving and a reduced risk of accidents.
Reduces Sun Glare During The Day
While window tint really excels at reducing glare at night, it also serves the same purpose during the day. With the proper window tint on your vehicle, you will notice that the glare from the sun is much less blinding than it would otherwise be. The tint can reduce the harshness of the sun’s rays, preventing you from being temporarily blinded or distracted, just like it would at night with headlights.
Protection From Shattered Glass
Driving a car always carries a risk due to the heavy and large nature of the vehicle. Because of this, every component, including the window glass, is designed to minimize the safety risks if a collision occurs. You can further supplement that safety with a window tint. That is because window tints are applied in thin layers of film. This essentially adds another layer of protection to the glass, reducing the risk of the glass shattering if you get in an accident or something hits it.
That reduced risk of shattering minimizes the risk that glass will fly everywhere and lead to an injury. Yes, the glass will likely still splinter. The film from the window tint, however, will keep it together in most cases, preventing it from cutting into your skin or that of your passengers.
It Does Not Reduce Visibility
Some drivers worry that adding a window tint will reduce their visibility when driving since the window will become darker. The truth is that this is only a concern with extreme window tints. Tints that are dark enough to limit your visibility are actually illegal, so you do not have to worry about them. Any window tint you get from a reputable company will only reduce glare, improving your visibility, not reducing it.
