Question

Difficulty: EasyIllness and Eyesight

In good daylight, what is the minimum distance from which you must be able to read a standard vehicle number plate?

  1. A
    12 metres (40 feet)
  2. 20 metres (66 feet)Answer
  3. C
    36 metres (118 feet)
  4. D
    48 metres (157 feet)

Answer

20 metres (66 feet)
Under Rule 92 of the Highway Code and UK driving regulations, you must be able to read a vehicle registration plate in good daylight from a distance of 20 metres (approximately 66 feet), wearing glasses or contact lenses if required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory eyesight requirement for driving in the UK.
A driver must be able to read a standard number plate from 20 metres in good daylight.
Highway Code Rule 92 mandates this standard to ensure adequate visual acuity on the road.

Key Concept

Minimum legal eyesight standard for driving
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