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Difficulty: MediumDriving Licence Basics and Requirements

A driver must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet the minimum statutory eyesight standard for driving a car. According to UK driving licence regulations, when are they legally required to wear them?

  1. A
    Only when driving on motorways, dual carriageways, or high-speed roads
  2. At all times whenever they are driving a vehicle on a public roadAnswer
  3. C
    Only during severe weather, at night, or when visibility is seriously reduced
  4. D
    Only while taking the practical driving test and during the two-year probationary period

Answer

Drivers who require corrective lenses to meet the statutory eyesight standard must wear them at all times whenever driving on public roads.
Under UK law and the Highway Code, a driver who needs glasses or contact lenses to satisfy the minimum eyesight standard (reading a standard number plate from 20 metres) must wear them every time they drive. Failing to do so is a serious offence that invalidates the driver's licence entitlement and insurance cover.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory driving licence condition regarding driver eyesight
Drivers must be able to read a modern vehicle registration plate from a distance of 20 metres in good daylight, using corrective lenses if necessary.
Holding a valid driving licence and operating a motor vehicle legally is conditional upon meeting the minimum vision standard.
2
Determine the application of this legal requirement during vehicle operation
Corrective lenses must be worn on every journey regardless of time of day, weather, or road type.
Driving without prescribed corrective lenses invalidates licence conditions and is an offence under the Road Traffic Act.

Key Concept

Statutory eyesight requirements and conditions for driving licence validity
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Driving Licence Basics and Requirements

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