Windshield wipers are often the last thing a car owner worries about when it comes to maintaining a car. But getting caught in a sudden downpour or wintry mix without properly functioning wipers is a safety hazard. National Car Care Month, an initiative that seeks to help car owners maintain their vehicles, found that 39% of cars had front windshield wiper failures during their 2009 campaign. That means four of the next 10 cars coming toward you could have slight to significant visibility issues.  How’s your view?

A simple way to reduce the chance of getting caught with faulty wipers? Replace them every six months so visibility is never an issue.