A car expert shared his top tip to clearing his car’s windscreen in no time – thanks to a secret button many drivers are unaware of.
Mike Hinton, who runs a driving school, shared the tip on his TikTok account @mrdriveruk, reaching thousands of drivers who might benefit from his hack as the winter sets in.
He explained: “You press it and turn the fan up to full and depending on whether it is hot or cold outside you either choose cold or hot to the maximum and then your windscreen will start defrosting or demisting.”
Not all cars have a dedicated demist button. However, you can still use your vehicle’s fans to clear your windscreen quickly.
Just put up the temperature and turn on the front windscreen fan to its highest setting, before wiping away the melted frost.
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Remember, it’s vital to make sure your windscreen, mirrors, lights, and number plate are completely clear before you start your journey. If they’re not, you could be breaking the Highway Code.
The code’s rules 228-231 explain how to drive in icy or snowy conditions.
It’s an offence to set off without fully clearing your windows of snow and ice. Doing so could limit your visibility and put you and other road users at risk.
If you ignore these rules, you could face fines, points on your licence, and even a prison sentence in serious cases.
Last month, Express.co.uk tried out a simple car hack using a dial located in every car.
Turning on the car heater may warm up the driver and passengers on cold mornings but it could also help clear screens by making some basic adjustments.
Instead of blasting warm air towards the cockpit, motorists must adjust the vents to aim towards the windscreen and windows.
After around 30 seconds you ramp up the temperature to max with warm air blasting directly onto the glass. Moments later, the steam begins to evaporate and you can soon see clearly out of your windows.
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