My parents in law were driving when the windows misted up. As F in L, the driver, leaned forward to clear it, M in L said there was no need to do her side because she didn’t mind not seeing out.
I don't know why they don't use a cover when ice/frost is forecast @wild edges.
"When forecast" being the main point. I can't count the number of times the local forecast has predicted temperatures well above freezing overnight but the car is covered in frost in the mornings. That's also true of snow. We are fairly sheltered and low but had a few surprises in the mornings. However, that is no excuse for driving either with frosted windows or snow on the car. I've seen HGVs on the roads, dumping snow off the roof as they travel. That's even more dangerous.
You don’t even need warm water (which might crack the windscreen especially if there’s a chip).  Just water from a kitchen cold tap will melt ice on a windscreen.Â
I'm not saying it doesn't happen but I suspect people are using very hot water if it does. The only place I've ever heard of it from is windscreen repair companies who want business repairing chips.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I can remember all the weeks, scraping my estate off after a night shift. I did every single window. The weather forecasts are rubbish,pop up on my phone,only the area where I live, the other day it was telling me it would be sunny till 6pm,yet it's dark at 4!Â
I use several forecasts, and if they say 3 or 4 degrees, it's usually a couple of degrees lower here, so I'd be prepared like a good Boy Scout. You get used to it after doing it for long enough Better safe than sorry anyway. I think many people don't realise that frost can occur at +3 degrees, hence the warning on cars at that temp. It's only when it gets down below around minus 2 or 3 that it becomes trickier though.Â
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Today's news includes a report that a large energy supplier has been advising customers to eat porridge, do star jumps and hug a pet to keep warm! My energy supplier is telling us to walk around the home, do lunges and have a cold shower! Really? I know there may be some benefits to having a cold shower but is this wise advice for all in the middle of winter?! Grrr and Brrr! Cynical or what?!
You don’t even need warm water (which might crack the windscreen especially if there’s a chip).  Just water from a kitchen cold tap will melt ice on a windscreen.Â
I'm not saying it doesn't happen but I suspect people are using very hot water if it does. The only place I've ever heard of it from is windscreen repair companies who want business repairing chips.
I’ve seen it happen … not my car … it belonged to a self-employed tradesman in a hurry … he los a day’s work
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Better safe than sorry anyway. I think many people don't realise that frost can occur at +3 degrees, hence the warning on cars at that temp. It's only when it gets down below around minus 2 or 3 that it becomes trickier though.Â
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
It's one potential way of reducing the numbers
Does anyone want a fish tank?