London drivers fail sight test

Drivers in London are dicing with their lives and those of others because their eyesight is not good enough.

A random roadside check found that more than a third of all drivers in the capital would fail a standard eye test and should not have been driving in their present condition.

The tests were carried out by Specsavers at a Drive Safe roadshow held at Olympia and found that more than a third of drivers tested did not meet the requirements set by the Department of Transport and the police.

However, of the 500 drivers tested, 92% agreed that eye tests for drivers should be compulsory at least every three years.

If eyesight had a bearing on their insurance premium, 85% of drivers said they would take a regular eye test.

Dame Mary Perkins, founder of Specsavers, said: 'A significant number of London's drivers are worryingly unsafe.

'Being perceptive and alert is crucial, especially in a congested city like London, so it is vital that they have their eyes examined regularly to ensure they are not putting themselves or anyone else at risk.'

Alisdair Suttie

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