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Under UK law, if you require glasses or contact lenses to meet the minimum eyesight standard, you must wear them every time you drive.

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True — prescribed corrective lenses must be worn at all times while driving if they are needed to satisfy the statutory eyesight standard.
The statement is true because the law strictly requires anyone who relies on spectacles or contact lenses to satisfy the minimum eyesight standard to wear them whenever they drive.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the statutory requirement for drivers who need corrective lenses to reach the minimum visual acuity standard.
Recognise that wearing prescribed lenses is mandatory whenever operating a vehicle on public roads.
Maintaining adequate visual acuity is essential for hazard detection and road safety under all conditions.

Key Concept

Mandatory use of prescribed corrective lenses while driving
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Illness and Eyesight

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