Performance Unlimited Blog

You’re driving down the highway thinking about work, those cute shoes you’ve finally decided to buy at the store or, maybe, that it would be nice to go out for dinner tonight. The last thing on your mind is the variance between your speed and the speed limit. Just then, you notice the nose of a white car off the side of the road behind a large clump of bushes. As you draw closer, you see the lights on top and the uniformed officer inside. In a millisecond, your mind shifts gears as you simultaneously lighten the pressure on the accelerator. The previously neglected speedometer now becomes the focus of your attention. You feel a sense of relief, assuming your speed is within the posted limit. If not, your pulse begins to quicken as your eyes shift to the rearview mirror. Gazing in the mirror you utter a little prayer: “Please don’t pull me over. Please don’t pull me over.” Maybe the officer was busy writing reports and didn’t notice you speeding by, even if only slightly over the limit....

Good vision is a nice thing to have when you drive. It’s extremely helpful in avoiding accidents. With good vision, it’s easier to notice potential problems while you drive. With impaired vision, your awareness is diminished. A child runs into the road after a ball. Do you see the child in time to stop or swerve away? A truck at an intersection runs a red light into your path. Will you recognize the danger in time? If you’re having trouble seeing the odds start to build against you. Vision starts with a clean and clear windshield. Proper lighting and wiper blades are also imperative in dark and/or rainy conditions and at night. And this is not a 50/50 proposition. If your headlights work but your wipers only streak the window, your vision still suffers. And, if your wipers are great but you’re missing a headlight, you still have a problem. Newer cars are sealed tighter than older cars. This may create a problem with moisture or frost building up on the inside of the windshield. To ...