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Safe Driving:

No matter what sort of car you drive, its most important safety feature is the same. You. Yet, according to worldwide studies, 1 in 7 drivers would fail an eye test, putting themselves and others at risk. 20% of drivers admit to having problems seeing properly at night.

Here are some tips for safe driving:

Legally, drivers must be able to read a number plate in good daylight (with the aid of lasses or contact lenses if worn) from 20.5m.

Certain eyesight conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma and double vision, must be reported to your Fael Optical professional for advice on driving.

Ophthalmologists recommend that you have a full eye examination at least every two years - more often as you get older.

Always wear your glasses or contact lenses if you need them for driving. If you don't, you're breaking the law and putting others at risk.

Some glasses styles are better for driving than others - thin rims and high sides improve all round vision.

Plastic or polycarbonate lenses are less likely to shatter than glass in an accident.

If you wear bifocals or varifocals, ask your optician to recommend the most suitable lens design for driving.

Always carry a spare pair of glasses or lenses with you, especially on long journeys or when driving abroad.

Polarizing lenses reduce glare, making them ideal for driving during bright daylight hours.

Keep your windscreen clean and your windscreen wipers in good order.

Keep your lenses clean, especially at night or in rain.

Don't wear sunglasses in low visibility or at night.

An anti-reflection lens coating will reduce headlight reflections and give you clearer vision in poor light conditions.

Make sure your headlights are clean, at full strength and adjusted so they don't cause glare for other road users.

Make sure your headlights are clean, at full strength and adjusted so they don't cause glare for other road users.

Never wear yellow tinted glasses at night. They darken shadows and can make it difficult to see cyclists or pedestrians.