Why is the windshield tilted?

[McMadelyn]

The reasons for the tilted windshield: Aesthetics: Most car designs feature arched and curved shapes, which align with popular aesthetic preferences. The tilted design of the front windshield complements this styling, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the vehicle. Improved Performance: The tilted front windshield helps reduce wind resistance significantly. Combined with the streamlined body design, it minimizes drag, which not only boosts performance but also improves fuel efficiency. Enhanced Driving Safety: The primary reason for the tilted design is driving safety, as it effectively mitigates mirror imaging effects. Due to the low height of passenger cars, dark road surfaces or roadside buildings act as a "background" for the glass. If installed vertically, the windshield would function like a mirror, reflecting interior objects such as passengers, seats, and especially strong headlights from trailing vehicles at night. These reflections create virtual images that can interfere with the driver's judgment. A tilted windshield positions these virtual images above the driver's line of sight, preventing misjudgments caused by such reflections.