Recently I've been doing some research into how poor eyesight can affect a person's ability to drive. It's been estimated that around 90% of the vital information that a driver needs is taken visually, so clearly it's the most important physical tool we have when on the roads. When a person takes the practical driving test they are required to be able to read a number plate from a minimum distance of 20.5 metres. This is a legal requirement and should be checked regularly to avoid a deterioration in the eyes, often that a person will not realise over time. However, how many of us do this? A recent nationwide survey carried out by opticians found as many as 3.5m people could be driving with eyesight below the legal minimum. A survey has also revealed that 22% of British drivers who wear corrective eyewear have knowingly driven without them. Ultimatley it's up to each person to ensure that their vision is up to legal requirements - it could end up saving your life!
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Welcome to my driving instructor blog for Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone. It's been designed to help all you learners out there who have any issues regarding learning to drive. Here you can keep up to date with the latest developments with the driving test and any changes within the industry. You can also leave me comments and questions which I'll be happy to answer
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
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It was taught in the driving school I attended the importance of good vision, though I think we should realize this by ourselves even before taking driving lessons. When driving, it is the sense we use all the time. We can’t rest it, unlike with our hands. That makes visual observation the most important component of driving education, as we should’ve realized by now that vision is integral when it comes to driving. Marvis Carswell
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