According to this site: https://www.skincancer.org/preventio...ds-in-your-car and this one:
https://www.medicaldaily.com/glass-c...de-skin-255398
the car's side and rear windows do NOT protect from UVA.

 

Right. That's why I stated "windshields", which is what the guy I replied to was asking about..

According to this article, side window UVA blockage varied from 44 percent to 96 percent.

I always have sunscreen on and wear sunglasses when I drive during daylight hours.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-h...-idUSKCN0Y32WI

 

Dang Dock, are you mega-pale? I've never thought I needed sunscreen just to drive... but I'm also part Cuban...
also did not read your article, so if it states particular reason why everyone should... disregard

 

You need sunscreen if you're going to be exposed to UV rays from the sun for more than a very brief period of time, regardless of the level of melanin in your skin.

Here's a quote from the article linked below..."People who have dark skin tones often believe they’re not at risk for skin cancer, but that is a dangerous misconception, says dermatologist Maritza I. Perez, MD, a senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation."

https://www.skincancer.org/preventio...-skin-of-color