UK drivers amazed by simple car button trick to melt ice on windscreens quickly
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Any hints of spring have been brutally overshadowed as Britain faces a cold snap, with icy conditions greeting many this morning and snow expected to continue falling throughout the week. As temperatures take a dive, early risers are met with a frost-covered windscreen, which could make for a tardy start to their working day.
However, before you decide to brave the chill and scrape away the ice, a driving expert has offered up a nifty trick to clear your windscreen without setting foot outside. Driving Test Success, the UK's top source for Theory Test preparation, posted on TikTok under the handle @drivingtestsuccess showcasing how to defrost your glass effortlessly from within the comfort of your car.
Their video reveals that by cranking up the temperature and putting the front windscreen fan on maximum, the heat will conveniently melt away the frost. The simple instructions they provided were: "Frozen windscreen? Put the temperature on high.". "Put the front windscreen fan on max. The ice will start to melt from the heat. Wipe away excess water and return the fan to normal.".
READ MORE: UK snow map LIVE: New weather warnings issued as flights suspended - check your area. This slice of wisdom may seem like common sense to some drivers, yet it amazed numerous social media users who confessed they had never stumbled upon this hack before. One awestruck commenter posted: "Wow, magic! The ice is gone.".
Drivers are being advised about a rule change that affects how they de-ice their vehicles, with a driving instructor inciting reactions after spotlighting a method to avoid scraping off frost. "I've learned so much thanks to your app! " exclaimed a user grateful for the guidance.
