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Do you think that car windows should be replaced with plexiglas?

Plexiglas or Acrylic glass is see through and similiar to glass but when hit it is extremely tough glass that can survive an impact. It's is used around hockey rinks to protect the fans watching, it is used in airplane windows, and aquariums. Because of its strong properties do you think it should be replaced and used on car windshields and windows to protect the drivers and passengers if they are be in a hail storm or if they are going to be shot through the window?

	Yes that would make cars safer. Right choice
	No, cars are fine the way they are.

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Created On:	7/16/08 at 1:44pm (353 days ago)
Closes On:	7/23/08 at 11:59pm (345 days ago)
Settles On:	7/23/08 at 11:59pm (345 days ago)

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lil_princess__96 wrote 345 days ago

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rmuzingo wrote 346 days ago

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bessierox wrote 347 days ago

♥i think cars should be safer♥

bessierox wrote 347 days ago

i think cars need to be safet i.d.a.t

bessierox wrote 347 days ago

hello

dirkcb07 wrote 348 days ago

First, I refer you to attempts to use of plexiglass in house windows.
This failed due to properties of plexiglass.
Next, I refer you to fact that current safety glass
was developed in 1970's and not implemented until 1980's or in some cases until 1990's. This glass IS designed to shatter.
Current estimates are "still need 50 years of research into plexiglass to reach stability of glass"
Next, at even low speeds, i.e. 12mph, a windshield of plexiglass ripples like the surface of water wi

magadha22 wrote 349 days ago

better but may or may not be safe... but helps mostly

khan_22 wrote 350 days ago

its not 100% sure that it will made u safer when accident occurs

khan_22 wrote 350 days ago

its not 100% sure that it will made u safer when accident occurs

sabuab wrote 350 days ago

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if u cant break the side glass what will do in an emergency

iambluehorseshoe wrote 351 days ago

They will NEVER use plexiglass over safety glass because its a dumb idea - it will break under high impact, and it scratches too easily - your winshield wipers wouls scratch up the windshield if there was any dirt on the plexiglass when you used them! - if you voted yes then you don't know anything about plexiglass

veronicabatista wrote 352 days ago

i think you are right. people do need to have a way to break out of the car in case on an emergency too. to have the passenger or door windows remain glass would be safer.

hugochavez1953 wrote 352 days ago

im for seeing plexiglas on windshields and back glass..but side windows remain glass...because if your trapped ...you could break those to escape..

spirit_of_the_realm wrote 352 days ago

i feel it would be safer then having glass shatter on us or being thrown from a car a bit more harder.

mady1904 wrote 352 days ago

i don't know much about car's manufacturing...
but i think it will work......

sugalump wrote 352 days ago

oisin.k.s, clearly you can't read. the question actually says, "car windshields and windows," which would make adia r's comment correct, and yours both pointless and rude.

have a nice day though...

frenzybenzy wrote 352 days ago

yuppy

Angellikeme_7 wrote 352 days ago

it would be cheaper to replace if it did get all scratched up

christian_angel26 wrote 352 days ago

I like the durable Qualities of the Plexiglas but it scratches way to easily.

sherrian wrote 352 days ago

it would make your car safer so u dont get hurt :)

sherrian wrote 352 days ago

kaye_rhyn wrote 352 days ago

yes

crazeladi3 wrote 352 days ago

jjcandy96 wrote 352 days ago

yes

bill.burnes wrote 352 days ago

Yes.

zateesh wrote 352 days ago

no i don think so, the plexiglass replacing the glass, the cost of it also should be considered.

dirkcb07 wrote 352 days ago

NO!!!
Glass is far from a perfect substance for car windows, BUT plexiglass is far worse.
While plexiglass has a few good qualities,
ANY of its BAD qualities are far worse than
glass.

Plexiglass melts at fairly low temps,
i.e. when the car is parked in the sun;
Plexiglass distorts easily,
i.e. warping at speed of 20kph (12mph);
Plexiglass changes colour and clearity over time,
i.e. 2 months old in sun, is yellow and can't see thru;
Plexiglass scratches easily,
and ...

katyannz wrote 352 days ago

I chose Plexi because, most people get injured from mainly the glass shattering. There was a motorcycle accident, the guy got killed because the glass from the car shattered into him. His luck, one went straight through his chest into his chest. Another one went into his leg and cut an artery. But he didn't die from the glass though, he died from blood loss.

arthurdla wrote 352 days ago

The plexi is strong but does have its breaking point. It doesn't shatter but does crack leaving long sharp pieces of plastic. Imagine an impact that creates these long sharp pieces which can fly off. Glass simply shatters. I will take the glass.

thighs_yep wrote 352 days ago

of course i dnt see why they didnt alreday think of that. in most car accidents you see more cuts than briuses and broken bones

charlieman3172 wrote 352 days ago

Yes safety is a big issue always

ammjr wrote 352 days ago

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ojoose wrote exactly what I was thinking. While this is a good idea in theory, the practical aspect of things (for typical commuter use) is basically useless. And the question does say "on windshields and windows."

ojoose wrote 352 days ago

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no, ever thought of being trapped and need to get out? the strength need to break Plexiglas or Acrylic is super human. I know because I saw superman break it before and it didn't look easy for him.

ojoose wrote 352 days ago

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no, ever thought of being trapped and need to get out? the strength need to break Plexiglas or Acrylic is super human. I know because I saw superman break it before and it didn't look easy for him.

ojoose wrote 352 days ago

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no, ever thought of being trapped and need to get out? the strength need to break Plexiglas or Acrylic is super human. I know because I saw superman break it before and it didn't look easy for him.

c2s wrote 352 days ago

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Sure a lot of uneducated yes answers.

mcnamaracolin7 wrote 352 days ago

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i agree with presson

christian_presson wrote 352 days ago

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Glass in cars works for multiple purposes. It allows a breakout point if stuck in a vehicle, it allows part of the collapsible properties to help prevent sucha hard hit. While doing this it also allows visibility with low scratching efects. Acrylic glass (lexan or plexi) scratches easy, melts and drips when hot and is a lot harder to break free. It also breaks in jagged pieces and does not break down like regular glass. I will probably loose this bet but I say no Leave it alone.

oisin.k.s wrote 352 days ago

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adiareed is not the brightest they siad windsheild not all windows try reading the full question be4 u answer

oisin.k.s wrote 352 days ago

obviously yes

poohgirl95 wrote 352 days ago

while plexiglas can still be broken just not as easily

adiareed wrote 352 days ago

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nope i agree with the glass that exists now... rescue workers already have a tougher time getting to victim of car crashes due to the dificulty of getting through the materials the car is made of. plus if you were in a car that got into an accident and landed you in a body of water wouldn't you want to be in a car with breakable glass..,. Bottom Line don't turn your car into a death trap... the key is balance, not too hard not too soft

leo-lefebvre wrote 352 days ago

yes

mariolorenzon wrote 352 days ago

Anything that makes a car safer is great

harryjh08 wrote 352 days ago

lol, it wud make cars safer but it probs wont happen because of the price of tht stuff

susanito wrote 352 days ago

Very good suggestion

amitav_282 wrote 352 days ago

yes i think new technology should be tried atleast for some period

emr81 wrote 352 days ago

yes, saftey should always be the first priority when driving a car.

anandkumaryn wrote 352 days ago

yes

shikha.amrita wrote 352 days ago

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