36% of Dorset's drivers can't see!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well I have been saying for yonks, so many drivers drive like they are in fog on perfectly clear days, this probably explains why!!
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Western Gazette said:
More than a third of drivers in Dorset admit to poor vision behind the wheel
By WG_MGoodchild | Posted: February 18, 2014
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A third of Dorset drivers questioned in a survey have made the shocking admission that they can’t see properly when they drive.
An astonishing 36% of drivers in Dorset told the survey by Sight Care, a support network for independent opticians, that their eyesight wasn’t up to scratch when they were driving.[1]
A quarter also admitted that they couldn’t see well when driving at night and 11% revealed that their daytime vision was ‘blurry’ when they were in their cars.
In terms of new drivers, 5% of those surveyed admitted that they had actually struggled to see the registration plate during the brief eyesight assessment that was part of their driving test – but were given their driving licence anyway.
The shocking survey results come as a consortium, led by the road safety charity Brake, is urging the Government to look again at legislation that governs the eyesight testing standards for new drivers.
The consortium recommends that all new drivers should have their eyesight tested by a qualified optician when they first apply for a licence.
Consortium partner and insurance company RSA said their research showed that car crashes caused by poor vision led to nearly 3,000 casualties and cost £33 million every year.[2]
Paul Surridge is the chief executive of Sight Care: “The figures speak for themselves. Nearly 3000 people are killed or injured every year in car accidents caused because of poor eyesight. This is tragic, especially considering how easy it is to book an eye test and get most vision problems sorted out.
“Our own survey shows that more than a third of people admit that their vision isn’t good enough when they are driving. This is pretty shocking when you consider what the consequences could be. So we would urge everyone who feels the same to get in touch with their local independent optician and get their eyesight tested as soon as possible.”
Marcella McParland, Director Professional Affairs UK & Ireland, Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd, added: “These survey findings also highlight the importance of visual factors for driving. Market research has found that 75% of people described their vision with ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses as excellent when driving, even at night.[3] As a result we would advise those who regularly drive to talk to their optometrist about whether they are suitable for contact lenses to help improve their vision on the road.”
To find out more about the Sight Care local campaign, visit www.sightcarelocal.co.uk, where you can also locate your nearest participating independent optician.
By WG_MGoodchild | Posted: February 18, 2014
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A third of Dorset drivers questioned in a survey have made the shocking admission that they can’t see properly when they drive.
An astonishing 36% of drivers in Dorset told the survey by Sight Care, a support network for independent opticians, that their eyesight wasn’t up to scratch when they were driving.[1]
A quarter also admitted that they couldn’t see well when driving at night and 11% revealed that their daytime vision was ‘blurry’ when they were in their cars.
In terms of new drivers, 5% of those surveyed admitted that they had actually struggled to see the registration plate during the brief eyesight assessment that was part of their driving test – but were given their driving licence anyway.
The shocking survey results come as a consortium, led by the road safety charity Brake, is urging the Government to look again at legislation that governs the eyesight testing standards for new drivers.
The consortium recommends that all new drivers should have their eyesight tested by a qualified optician when they first apply for a licence.
Consortium partner and insurance company RSA said their research showed that car crashes caused by poor vision led to nearly 3,000 casualties and cost £33 million every year.[2]
Paul Surridge is the chief executive of Sight Care: “The figures speak for themselves. Nearly 3000 people are killed or injured every year in car accidents caused because of poor eyesight. This is tragic, especially considering how easy it is to book an eye test and get most vision problems sorted out.
“Our own survey shows that more than a third of people admit that their vision isn’t good enough when they are driving. This is pretty shocking when you consider what the consequences could be. So we would urge everyone who feels the same to get in touch with their local independent optician and get their eyesight tested as soon as possible.”
Marcella McParland, Director Professional Affairs UK & Ireland, Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd, added: “These survey findings also highlight the importance of visual factors for driving. Market research has found that 75% of people described their vision with ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses as excellent when driving, even at night.[3] As a result we would advise those who regularly drive to talk to their optometrist about whether they are suitable for contact lenses to help improve their vision on the road.”
To find out more about the Sight Care local campaign, visit www.sightcarelocal.co.uk, where you can also locate your nearest participating independent optician.
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