Eyesight

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Opinion: Medically unfit drivers put all road users at risk

John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline, examines the case for overhauling the current rules for older drivers.

safety and risk management 14 May

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Eyesight rules for drivers declared unsafe as DfT considers changes

The Government is understood to be reassessing eyesight rules for drivers after a coroner labelled the UK’s licensing system the “laxest in Europe”.

Department for Transport 22 Apr

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Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Almost a fifth of drivers who already need glasses for driving have not had an eye test for at least three years, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.

Eyesight 29 Nov

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Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Drivers are failing to have regular eye tests to ensure they are not a risk on the road, a survey by Venson Automotive Solutions suggests.

safety and risk management 3 Dec

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Licence Bureau backs call for focus on driver eyesight tests

Data has revealed 134 drivers a week have their driving licence revoked for not meeting the minimum eyesight requirements.

12 Feb

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Fleet Operations puts driver eyesight in focus

Fleet management company Fleet Operations has put driver eyesight in focus by urging operators to ensure their drivers have regular eyesight tests.

24 Jan

GEM calls for further driver eyesight tests

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Driver eyesight tests ‘long out of date’, GEM tells Government

GEM call for Government action on driver eyesight tests.

15 Oct

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VSP Vision Care supports DfT call for eye tests for elderly

VSP Vision Care has backed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) plans to consider eye tests for elderly driver over the age of 70.

12 Aug

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VSP Vision Care UK urges driver eyesight tests

VSP Vision Care UK says drivers’ eyesight should be checked on a frequent basis to ensure companies fulfill health and safety and duty of care guidelines.

18 Jun

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Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations

A survey of more than 2,500 GEM members reveals that 75% support mandatory eye testing for anyone returning to driving following a court ban or medical revocation.

18 Oct

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One in four motorists could fail eyesight test

Venson Automotive Solutions poll shows worrying number of drivers would fail roadside number plate eyesight test being enforced by police.

25 Sept

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Drivers who fail police roadside eye tests to lose licences

Motorists who fail an eyesight test after being stopped by police will have their licences revoked on the spot under a new crackdown.

4 Sept

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DVLA launches eyesight awareness campaign

The DVLA is encouraging drivers to take the ‘number plate test’ as a quick and easy way to check they meet the minimum eyesight requirements for driving.

24 Jul

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Poor eyesight behind 3,000 road casualties a year, says Brake

Brake estimates that poor eyesight is linked with approximately 3,000 casualties a year and 1.8 million drivers have vision below the minimum standard.

23 Nov

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Brake offers free webinar on importance of managing driver eyesight

Brake is running a webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the risk of poor driver eyesight, and the importance of combatting it in your fleet.

22 Mar

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IAM RoadSmart scheme offers lower cost eye care to business drivers

Business drivers whose employers use IAM RoadSmart courses can now benefit from reduced rate glasses and eye care through a new partnership with HeathcarePlan.

28 Nov

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Specsavers sees rocketing demand for driver eyecare vouchers

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has seen a threefold increase in demand for driver eyecare vouchers in the last 12 months.

18 Aug

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Employers believe regular eyesight checks will save money, new research finds

Research by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has found that most employers believe driver eyesight testing would help reduce collisions and save businesses money.

3 Feb

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GEM calls for compulsory driver eyesight tests

GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to introduce compulsory eyesight testing for all drivers at regular intervals to improve road safety.

5 Jan

Eyesight

Opinion: Medically unfit drivers put all road users at risk

Eyesight rules for drivers declared unsafe as DfT considers changes

Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Licence Bureau backs call for focus on driver eyesight tests

Fleet Operations puts driver eyesight in focus

Driver eyesight tests ‘long out of date’, GEM tells Government

VSP Vision Care supports DfT call for eye tests for elderly

VSP Vision Care UK urges driver eyesight tests

Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations

One in four motorists could fail eyesight test

Drivers who fail police roadside eye tests to lose licences

DVLA launches eyesight awareness campaign

Poor eyesight behind 3,000 road casualties a year, says Brake

Brake offers free webinar on importance of managing driver eyesight

IAM RoadSmart scheme offers lower cost eye care to business drivers

Specsavers sees rocketing demand for driver eyecare vouchers

Employers believe regular eyesight checks will save money, new research finds

GEM calls for compulsory driver eyesight tests

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Eyesight

Opinion: Medically unfit drivers put all road users at risk

Eyesight rules for drivers declared unsafe as DfT considers changes

Drivers avoid eye-tests due to cost-of-living crisis

Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities

Licence Bureau backs call for focus on driver eyesight tests

Fleet Operations puts driver eyesight in focus

Driver eyesight tests ‘long out of date’, GEM tells Government

VSP Vision Care supports DfT call for eye tests for elderly

VSP Vision Care UK urges driver eyesight tests

Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations

One in four motorists could fail eyesight test

Drivers who fail police roadside eye tests to lose licences

DVLA launches eyesight awareness campaign

Poor eyesight behind 3,000 road casualties a year, says Brake

Brake offers free webinar on importance of managing driver eyesight

IAM RoadSmart scheme offers lower cost eye care to business drivers

Specsavers sees rocketing demand for driver eyecare vouchers

Employers believe regular eyesight checks will save money, new research finds

GEM calls for compulsory driver eyesight tests

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