Before you cut glass, what should you look for?

Before you cut glass, what should you look for?

• A. If the manufacturer has an indicated "cut" line already marked on the windshield
• B. The color of glass
• C. The year model
• D. The size of the vehicle

Answer: (A)

Always look for the windshield’s cut line. The manufacturer marks a line on the glass to show where it’s safest to cut. Cutting along this line guides you to a controlled, predictable break and helps avoid damaging components like the airbag or the instrument panel, while also making removal easier and safer for you and the occupants. Other factors like color, the year model, or the vehicle size don’t indicate a safe cutting point, so they aren’t useful for this step. If a cut line isn’t present, follow standard extrication practices for windshield removal, but the indicated line is the best guide to start with.

Always look for the windshield’s cut line. The manufacturer marks a line on the glass to show where it’s safest to cut. Cutting along this line guides you to a controlled, predictable break and helps avoid damaging components like the airbag or the instrument panel, while also making removal easier and safer for you and the occupants. Other factors like color, the year model, or the vehicle size don’t indicate a safe cutting point, so they aren’t useful for this step. If a cut line isn’t present, follow standard extrication practices for windshield removal, but the indicated line is the best guide to start with.