A driving instructor has shared the easiest way for motorists to remove ice from their car’s windscreen, and it does not involve spending minutes in the freezing cold with a scraper.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across major parts of the UK, with many drivers getting ready to prepare their car for a temperature drop.
To help drivers stay safe over the weekend, the TikTok user @drivingtestsuccess posted a video, sharing the easiest way to remove ice from their vehicle’s windscreen.
They explained: “Frozen windscreen? Put the temperature on high, put the front windscreen fan on max.
In the video, the driving instructor got behind the wheel of a car covered in ice and turned on the heater, rapidly increasing the temperature and directing the air to the windscreen.
Whilst it will take some time for the air to warm up, the heater will begin to melt the ice away from the windscreen. Afterwards, drivers will simply need to use the windscreen wipers to clear away any water and return the heater controls to their default setting.
In many modern cars, drivers can get a similar effect by simply pressing the demister button, which is often able to control the heat based on the temperature.
In most cases, drivers who are caught on the move with icy windows face a fine of £60 and three points on their licence. However, the penalty can skyrocket to £2,500 if it leads to dangerous driving.