If you have an accident and you have not been able to store your car, for example, the excessive tire being loaded, which contributes to the accident, your insurer may refuse to pay. And the police can also show interest! Many are reasonable to say. But what if you are not reliable?
How many driving accidents are accompanied by a comment "I do not see another vehicle"? And what if the problem is your vision? Does it deteriorate to a dangerous level?
Well, we all clearly know if we have vision problems, but there are experts in optics to help at all levels. Remember, if you need a contact lens or a glass to drive, you need to wear it and if your vision gets worse, you should get a new prescription. It is up to all drivers to make sure they are safe to drive.
Last week, I arranged with a former driver who really struggled to read the passing panel. He leaned forward trying to read signs to Leeds and advancing at 10 mph - all on the bright signal that had turned red - and he did not see it obviously! He was lucky that the cars coming from the right saw him early. I'm not sure to watch them too!
The law is quite simple: it states that any holder of a driver's license who can not meet the minimum level of sight can not drive. They are also required to submit their licenses.
The driver's sighting test indicates that you must be able to read license plates that contain letters and numbers of 50 mm in width and 79 mm in height (the number of legal plates) from 20 meters. But you can use your driving glass.
That said, there is no legal requirement for you to undergo a normal vision test but you should inform DVLA if you have a medical condition that affects your fitness to drive. If you did not tell them that it was a criminal offense.
At least, some American drivers have to do an eye test every five years, but not in the UK. Drivers aged 70 and over are required to complete the medical form every three years confirming their fitness to drive and defining "fitness," including vision. If a thesis driver does not present his medical form, they lose their driver's license. (I wonder what the old man said to the fire?)
In the insurance section, if you are involved in an accident where your defective vision is a contributing factor, your insurance company may argue that you are negligent and refuse to pay. This may be due to the fact that you need glasses to drive, but do not wear them at that time.
Therefore, be careful and make sure your eyes are peeled - the old man in Leeds, please note!
