New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- During a road trip recently, I found my car windshield had cracked suddenly, which became a major point of concern I was travelling with my family and through some regions where finding a workshop was not easy. The windshield protects the car's occupants from the windblast, rain, debris, etc. A damaged or cracked windshield means that the car's cabin and the occupants are becoming exposed to safety threats. While in the case of a crack, you can repair or replace the windshield, here are some key tips to follow to protect the windshield from developing cracks or damage.

Whenever you are travelling on the highways, make sure to maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles, especially large vehicles like truc...