What Does Rock Chip Mean

a in a state of ruin or destitution.

What causes rock chips?

Most rock chips are caused by debris flung from under the wheels of another vehicle that then impacts the windshield of cars behind or beside them.

Will a rock chip spread?

Driving over a speed bump, pothole or other uneven terrain can cause a windshield chip to crack. … Although it is not possible to say how long it will take for a windshield chip to spread, the study suggests that stressors like weather changes or simply driving will eventually cause or lengthen a windshield crack.