A CAR expert has revealed how you can easily demist your windscreen – and why wiping it can be dangerous.
Condensation can cause major issues in terms of visibility, so it’s important that drivers know how to get rid of it safely.
TikTokA car expert revealed how to clear fog from your windscreen and why you shouldn’t wipe it[/caption]
TikTokCondensation can cause severe visibility issues[/caption]
Fortunately, a motors whizz from Precise Auto Singapore took to TikTok to share a handy de-fogging hack.
They said: “When there is a fog on your car’s windshield, do not wipe it with a cloth or a tissue.
“Not only is it ineffective but it also affects driving safety.”
This is because wiping the water vapour on your windshield can cause it to smear, especially if it is also dirty or dusty.
In turn, that can actually reduce visibility further and make it harder to drive safely.
Driving with your view obscured counts as an offence in the form of driving without due care and attention.
Motorists could be slapped with a £100 fine and there penalty points for this, so it’s worth clearing the fog the right way.
Instead of wiping it, you can use the in-built function on your air con system to heat the mist away.
First, you must make sure to switch the system to external air intake mode i.e. not recirculation mode.
Take a look at your recirculation button, marked by the outline of a car with a curved arrow inside, and if there is a light on the switch, press it so it turns off.
This means that the air con will take air from the outside to heat rather than passing the same air around the cabin repeatedly.
After that, press the defog button, which is marked by a small box with three wavey lines inside.
This will push hot air out of a vent just below the windshield on the dashboard, heating the glass and causing the condensation to evaporate away.
Social media commenters loved the handy trick.
One wrote: “This is true. I have tried wiping it but it became more foggy which is dangerous.”
Another added: “I thought everyone knew this.”
It comes after an EV expert warned drivers over five mistakes that could cause repair bills to pile up.
Meanwhile, another car whizz revealed how you can use a hidden button to open your boot from the front seat.
TikTokFirst, turn off your air con’s recirculation mode[/caption]
TikTokThen activate the defog function to safely clear the glass[/caption]