DEKRA expert tips for car owners in winter weather

A single peephole is not good enough

22 Jan 2025 Safety on the road / Automotive

On winter days, anyone who doesn't have a garage must be prepared to clear ice and snow from their car before driving off. Despite stress and time pressure in the morning, DEKRA experts recommend not making any compromises – in the interest of your own safety.

  • Ice and snow must not be allowed to impair drivers’ vision
  • Use only suitable tools to avoid damaging the windshield
  • Warning against brute-force methods such as using hot water