That rushed decision to drive with only part of the windscreen cleared is more than a bad habit; it’s a direct threat to everyone on the road. The Highway Code is clear: you must have full, unobstructed visibility. If you collide with someone while peering through a small cleared patch, investigators may treat that choice as negligence, turning an “honest mistake” into evidence against you.
Yet the fix is almost embarrassingly simple. Keep a clean cloth within reach. Switch on demisters and give them time to work before moving. Clear every section of glass, inside and out, even if it means leaving a few minutes earlier. Those extra moments can be the difference between a normal commute and a life-changing incident. On cold mornings, patience is not a luxury; it’s your first act of responsibility to everyone sharing the road.