Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumIllness and Eyesight

If you require corrective lenses to meet the minimum legal eyesight standard for driving, which TWO of the following rules must you follow?

  1. You must wear your glasses or contact lenses on every journey when drivingAnswer
  2. You must notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if your eyesight deteriorates and can no longer meet the required standardAnswer
  3. C
    You only need to wear corrective lenses when driving at night or in adverse weather conditions
  4. D
    You only need to report visual impairments to the DVLA if you are involved in a road traffic collision

Answer

You must wear your glasses or contact lenses on every journey when driving, and you must notify the DVLA if your eyesight deteriorates and no longer meets the legal standard.
Under UK law, any driver who needs glasses or contact lenses to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres must wear them on every journey. Furthermore, drivers have a strict legal duty to inform the DVLA immediately if their eyesight deteriorates or if they develop a medical condition that impairs their vision.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mandatory requirements for drivers who rely on corrective lenses
Recognise that corrective lenses must be worn at all times while operating a vehicle, regardless of journey length, road type, or lighting conditions.
Clear visual acuity is essential for hazard perception and road safety at all times.
2
Identify the legal notification obligations concerning health and eyesight changes
Recognise the statutory duty to inform the licensing authority (DVLA) if visual acuity or any medical condition falls below the legal driving standard.
Driving with substandard vision is illegal and invalidates driving entitlement and insurance.

Key Concept

Legal eyesight requirements, continuous corrective lens compliance, and statutory medical reporting to the DVLA
Rate this question

Topics

Illness and Eyesight

More questions from this topic