Drivers urged to check eyesight as darker nights approach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 18:02 · Archive

Dyfed-Powys Police is urging drivers to test their vision as autumn and winter bring earlier nightfall, which can reveal problems hidden in daylight.

Dyfed-Powys Police is urging drivers to check their eyesight as autumn and winter bring earlier nightfall, warning that vision problems hidden during daylight hours may become apparent in darker conditions. Difficulty focusing or increased glare from headlights and streetlights may indicate that a driver's vision falls below the required standard.

Government rules state that motorists must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away. Drivers must also meet minimum standards for visual acuity and field of vision. Those who need glasses or contact lenses to meet these requirements must wear them every time they drive. Police have the power to require a driver to undertake an eyesight test.

Dyfed-Powys Police has issued ten pieces of advice to help drivers maintain a clear view of the road. These include having regular sight tests, wearing prescribed glasses or contact lenses with current prescriptions, keeping glasses clean and scratch-free, carrying a spare pair, and avoiding tinted lenses or sunglasses at night. Drivers are also advised to keep windscreens clean inside and out, check wipers for wear, ensure vehicle lights are working properly, and if struggling with glare from oncoming headlights, to slow down and focus on the nearside kerb.

Drivers urged to check eyesight as darker nights approach — Image: South Wales Guardian

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Drivers urged to try simple 20-metre test as darker nights expose hidden problemDrivers are being urged to check their eyesight as darker evenings could reveal vision problems that go unnoticed during daylight hours.South Wales Guardian · 1 Nov, 17:29
Drivers urged to try simple 20-metre test as darker nights expose hidden problemDrivers are being urged to check their eyesight as darker evenings could reveal vision problems that go unnoticed during daylight hours.Tivyside Advertiser · 1 Nov, 17:29

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