(5) Windshield Safety Facts - You Should Know!
Posted by Jason Mariner on Thu, Dec 30, 2010 @ 03:57 PM
- About 10% of all accidents are vehicle roll overs.
- There are almost 11,000 annual fatalities from roll overs.
FMVSS 216 Standard: Roof must sustain no greater than a 5" crush when 1.5 times the vehicle weight is applied to the "A" pillar.
- Vehicle occupants held inside the vehicle have 25 times greater chance of escaping injury.
- 75% of occupants ejected from their vehicles do not survive.
- Air bags can only function properly if the windshield stays in place during a crash.
The above (5) Windshield Safety Facts are very important. Turns out our windshields do a lot more than just keep the wind and bugs out of our face. They help keep us safe during an accident when the airbags need to be deployed or during a vehicle rollover. For these reasons, and others, it is important that the glass company you choose to replace your windshield follows all safety procedures. Call Clear Cut Auto Glass today...866.546.1772!