Window Reflections

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Heathar, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    I like clean windows, very clean windows. The issue everything in truck can reflect off the windows, the reflections can get in the way of what Im trying to see. It is not always possible to roll down the windows especially if it's on the windshield. Does anyone else have this issue? If you have or know if there is anyway this could be prevented, I would appreciate your answers. Thanks
     
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  3. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    It's the nature of glass. Only way for it not to be a problem is to get a job without windows.
     
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  4. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Light up the inside of the cab, not with regular white light. Dim light inside the cab will solve the issue. At least it does for me. Red is the only color I've used and it works really well, in addition to cutting the glare you get from the windshield it also illuminates everything inside so you will easily be able to see where everything is inside.

    Note: I don't know if it's legal, I remember I use to see it much more 20 years ago, today I rarely see anyone do it, so there may be some law against it I don't know about but it does work.
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Move everything or wear dark sunglasses.
     
  6. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    I've driven 4 wheelers and haven't had reflection. It's an any idea question, the sarcasm isn't necessary
     
  7. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Are you having issues with daytime reflections or nighttime reflections? Daytime reflections in certain conditions, you're just going to have to learn to accept. Night reflections from inside the cab ... you need to turn of some light sources
     
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  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Its unavoidable trks sit a lot higher then cars you'll have to accept it.
     
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  9. STexan

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    4 wheelers, the glass is more angled and the side glass and windshield area is smaller, plus, where daylight is concerned, there is a rear glass and rear door windows that lets in light from the rear to offset viewable reflection against a darker setting.
     
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  10. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    Yes, I reali
    Daytime \ some nighttime, I did figure out to turn dash lights down
     
  11. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    Yeah that's kinda what I figured, that there wasn't much I can do àbout it. I just wanted to make sure first
     
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