Over a third of London drivers fail vision screening

A shocking one in three London drivers failed a vision screening. The results reflect on the potential hazard drivers could pose to themselves, other road users and pedestrians. The startling statistics came to light during a random check of drivers’ eyesight by Specsavers at a recent Drive Safe roadshow at Olympia.Of the 500 people checked, more than one third failed well below the legal minimum requirements set by the Department of Transport and Police Force.Despite their failing sight, an astonishing 92% of those drivers surveyed thought that regular eye examinations should be compulsory at least every three years.Furthermore, 89% said they would consider regular sight checks if it positively influenced the cost of their car insurance. Specsavers founder Dame Mary Perkins says, “It has long been suspected that defective eye sight is a significant contributory factor in road traffic accidents. The objective of our Drive Safe roadshow is to prove that many drivers are unaware that their poor vision could be adversely affecting their driving.These results show that a significant number of London’s drivers are worryingly unsafe.  Being perceptive and alert as a driver, especially in a congested city such as London is crucial.”Faye Sunderland

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