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Fix any chips or cracks in your windscreen\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EChips or cracks in a windscreen can catch and refract the glare in all directions, turning it from a mere annoyance into a potentially blinding kaleidoscope. This is why a damaged windscreen is typically enough to make a car unroadworthy. If your windscreen is damaged, get it fixed as soon as possible.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Purchase a good pair of sunglasses\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EAny half-decent pair of sunglasses, preferably with UV protection, will help reduce the impact of glare - but if you really want to attack the problem, look for ones that are polarised. 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