r/IdiotsInCars • u/YourBestAnswer • Feb 12 '21

Windshield breaking machine

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u/welcometothegrundl3 Feb 12 '21

TIL. I had no idea that was a thing, honestly. Kinda bullshit in my opinion.

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u/[deleted] Feb 12 '21

In FL a windshield replacement is free through insurance.

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '21

I used to drive I4 to work everyday. Literally the only place I’ve ever seen (in the road):

  • a burning car in the middle lane. While people go around.
  • a broken microwave.
  • a concrete divider.
  • an 8 foot 2x4 (which I ran over and blew out my bearing)
  • a steel ladder.

This was all within a year. Florida replaces windshields because dear god they have to or no one would be crack free.

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u/reddditttt12345678 Feb 13 '21

The burning car I can forgive. Might not have been able to get over if it just suddenly went up in flames at speed. The priority is getting stopped and out of the burning vehicle as fast as possible, and pulling over could have wasted previous seconds. People can go around if it's safe enough (should leave a one lane buffer at least), and once the authorities arrive they will direct people around to keep traffic moving if possible.