The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WINDSCREEN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result WINDSCREEN
- Show after bend what's in front of the driver
- What protects driver from snakes with Indian name
- Inspired new crew refitted device on vehicle’s surface
- Snake vet found in part of vehicle
- Motor part engineer screwed in with nitrogen
- Car in Sweden manufactured without a bit at the front
- Engineer screwed in new glass on car
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The straight part
We know that "device on vehicle’s surface" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case device on vehicle’s surface = windscreen.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WINDSCREEN mean?
WINDSCREEN noun- A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front of a vehicle in order to protect its occupants from the wind and weather
- A cover for a microphone to exclude airy noises such as wind and breathing.
- To install a windscreen on.