Which type of glass is commonly used for side and rear windows due to safety properties?

• A. Laminated
• B. Birds-eye glass
• C. Tempered
• D. Tempered Glass

Answer: (C)

The main idea is how safety properties of different automotive glass types determine where they’re used. For side and rear windows, tempered glass is chosen because the tempering process strengthens the glass and causes it to break into many small, rounded granules rather than sharp shards. This reduces the risk of serious injuries in a crash. Laminated glass, by contrast, is designed to stay bonded when cracked (which is why it’s used for windshields to help prevent occupants from being ejected), not for side and rear windows. Birds-eye glass isn’t a standard safety glass for vehicles. So tempered glass is the best fit for side and rear windows due to its safer breakage pattern and overall strength.