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Laminated glass is what your windshield has been made of for decades. It’s layered glass and plastic designed to bend under pressure but not easily shatter even when broken.

Many people don't realize that laminated glass, used on many vehicles' side windows, can't be broken by the punch tools that are sold to consumers for use in emergencies, AAA says.

The laminated double-pane glass is definitely stronger, and likely safer, but Tesla isn't trying to convince anyone that it's armored or bulletproof. Typically, vehicle side windows are tempered.

Photos: Laminated car glass - how they're a boon for safety but a concern for rescuers 1/1 Car manufacturers are installing a much thicker glass on your side windows.

So a windshield, laminated glass, blocks 98 to 99 per cent of all UV – A, B or C." Due to safety regulations, all windshields in North America are made of laminated glass.