Why do you need a windshield wiper and headlights?
Windshield wipers and headlights on your vehicle are important safety devices that allow you to see while driving at night or during inclimate weather. The windshield wipers clear away rain and snow from the windshield while the headlights help you see better at night.
When to use windshield wipers in the rain?
Also, always use your headlights when it’s raining or snowing. Turn the end of the stalk on the right side of the steering wheel away from you to activate the windshield wipers. If you were to look straight onto the end of the stalk, you would be turning the stalk clockwise. Use your windshield wipers whenever it is raining or snowing outside.
When is the best time to use windshield wipers?
If you were to look straight onto the end of the stalk, you would be turning the stalk clockwise. Use your windshield wipers whenever it is raining or snowing outside. Also, wipers are effective at clearing away debris from the windshield. Auto Repair For Dummies; Deanna Sclar; 1999
How do you turn the windshield wipers on and off?
Turn the end of the stalk on the right side of the steering wheel away from you to activate the windshield wipers. If you were to look straight onto the end of the stalk, you would be turning the stalk clockwise.
When to turn on headlights and windshield wipers?
For example, the average driver automatically flips on both the headlights and windshield wipers when it is rainy, foggy or snowing. But did you know that many states have a law requiring drivers to have headlights on if the windshield wipers are in use?
Is it safe to use heated windshield wipers?
One of the reasons that we are so proud of our heated windshield wipers is the safer driving conditions they create. Any old windshield wiper can swipe off rain and snow from your windshield, but if streaks are left, the wipers fail in bad weather conditions, or built up ice prevents a clear view, the driver is at risk.
What are the States with windshield wiper and headlight laws?
States with windshield/headlight law: 1 Alabama 2 Arkansas 3 California 4 Delaware 5 Illinois 6 Kansas 7 Louisiana 8 Maine 9 Massachusetts 10 Missouri
How does a headlight wiper system work on a car?
When the wiper operates, it swipes back and forth over the headlight lens, removing water, dirt and snow. Some headlight wiper systems come equipped with headlight sprayers also which spray washer fluid onto the headlight assembly as the wiper is operating. The headlight wipers are turned on simply by using your windshield wipers.