{"id":10696,"date":"2022-02-10T09:45:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T22:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obrien.com.au\/?p=10696"},"modified":"2022-02-10T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T00:14:47","slug":"school-zones-are-back-check-your-windscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obrien.com.au\/articles\/school-zones-are-back-check-your-windscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"School Zones Are Back: Check Your Windscreen For Clear Driving Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

2022 is well underway now, and February marks the long-awaited return to school for students across the country.<\/p>\n

While each Australian state and territory has their own timeline for getting students back into the classroom, these return to school dates inevitably coincides with the return of school speed zones, too.<\/p>\n

School and pick-up times are considered one of the most dangerous times on the road for Australians, according to AAMI Crash Index. So, with kids around the nation heading back to face-to-face learning, this is an important reminder to stay safe on our roads, especially around schools and areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic.<\/p>\n

Pedestrian safety around our schools<\/p>\n

Drivers know that busy, heavy traffic areas require high concentration levels when behind the wheel. This is especially so around schools, with more students, teachers and parents crossing roads when walking in and out of their school. That’s why the road rules have reduced speed limits in school zones.<\/p>\n

Make sure you check your relevant State Government website to familiarise yourself with the rules applicable to your local area.<\/p>\n

We also have a few tips to help you maximise your visibility during these busy times.<\/p>\n

Maintain your windscreen for optimum visibility<\/p>\n

Almost every decision made while driving is based on what you can see through your windscreen, so it’s important to ensure that it’s well looked after and any damage repaired soon after it happens.<\/p>\n

1. Repair windscreen chips quickly<\/p>\n

A windscreen chip could turn into a crack at any time, often when you are least expecting it. So it\u2019s important that if you notice a chip in your windscreen that you get it repaired. It could also save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n

O'Brien\u00ae<\/sup> technicians always prefer to repair a chipped windscreen rather than replace it. So if the chip in your windscreen meets our below criteria, contact the experts at O'Brien\u00ae<\/sup> to see if we can help fix that chip:
\n\u2022 The chip is at least 5cm from the windscreen’s edge
\n\u2022 If the chip (including all off-shooting cracks) is smaller than a 5 cent coin if in front of the driver critical vision area
\n\u2022 The chip (including all off-shooting cracks) is smaller than a $1 coin if in front of the passenger side<\/p>\n

For more information, check out the 3 most important reasons to get that windscreen chip fixed before it cracks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Replace a cracked windscreen<\/p>\n

If your windscreen is cracked O'Brien\u00ae<\/sup> recommend replacing it. It takes just 90mins to replace a windscreen and, depending on the type of car you own, we could even come to you.<\/p>\n

We recommend replacing your windscreen if on the driver\u2019s side:<\/p>\n