Be careful in the convertible: Too much sun can quickly become dangerous

Created: 05/29/2022, 06:07

By: Sebastian Oppenheimer

The summery weather lures convertible drivers onto the streets.

But fresh air fans should not enjoy the sunny pleasure unprotected.

Munich – In view of the rising temperatures and warm sunshine, convertible users are often topless again.

However, protecting one's own skin from the sun's rays is often neglected during a pleasant fresh-air break.

It's not until late in the day that you realize how badly the sun's rays affect your skin, because the airstream cools you down, which in turn masks the feeling of heat.

As a result, solar radiation is perceived as less intense than it really is.

In addition to burns, there is even a risk of sunstroke.

You are also exposed to these dangers in cars with open sunroofs.

Driving a convertible in summer is fun – but you have to be careful when the sun is shining brightly.

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Be careful in the convertible: Too much sun can quickly become dangerous

So if you are directly exposed to the sun's rays in the car, you should definitely protect your skin from dangerous UV rays.

You rub your arms and face with sunscreen before you start driving.

A sunscreen should also always be in the vehicle so that you have the opportunity to put on a protective film on the go.

Sunblock or a high SPF is most effective at preventing the risk of sunburn.

Alternatively, you can protect your arms by wearing long-sleeved clothing made of light, air-permeable fabric.

Caution in the convertible: sunglasses and hats are highly recommended

Convertible occupants, who are almost entirely exposed to the sun, should also wear sunglasses and a hat.

Like our skin, our eyes can also get sunburnt.

If you drive with sunglasses, you should choose a model that fits close to the head to protect the eyes from the sides as well.

Glasses also keep out dust and insects and also prevent conjunctivitis caused by the wind.

A combination of sunglasses and a cap with a sun visor is ideal.

The cap also shields the exposed scalp well from UV rays.

Especially people with little or no hair should wear such a hat, but even a magnificent head of hair cannot completely protect the scalp from sunburn.

When driving in a convertible in strong sunlight, a hat is recommended.

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Be careful in the convertible: there is a risk of sunstroke on long journeys

But the danger is not only due to damage to the skin.

If the head and neck are exposed to the sun without protection for a long time, this can lead to sunstroke.

Children are particularly at risk here.

Typical symptoms here can be dizziness, nausea and severe headaches.

Since sun and wind together cause a lot of fluid loss, experts also advise drinking a lot on longer convertible tours - by the way, there is a hidden bottle opener in every car.

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If you close the top, you should also pay attention to a few things when operating the air conditioning.

Even in a closed vehicle, you are not completely safe from the dangers of the hot star.

Although the windscreen shields all UV rays, side and rear windows only absorb aggressive UVB rays, while the UVA radiation penetrates the glass unfiltered for the most part.

Even the less dangerous UVA rays can damage the skin.

You will not get sunburn, but in addition to the risk of skin cancer, the probability of pigment disorders or premature skin aging also increases.

Special sun protection sails on the rear side windows therefore offer guests on the back seat additional protection.

This is especially important for young children, whose skin is much more vulnerable.