Insurer warns drivers to have vision check-up

A survey of 1,200 online customers by car insurance firm Swinton revealed that 34 per cent had not had an eye test in over four years.

The company, which is warning motorists to ensure they have regular eye tests, advised that failure to do so was breaking the law and could lead to motorists having their licences revoked. The survey revealed that 26 per cent had not visited an optician for between four and six years, 14 per cent between six and eight years, 10 per cent between eight and 10 years and 6 per cent over 10 years.

Steve Chelton, insurance development manager at Swinton, said: 'Motorists who drive with poor eyesight also increase their chances of having an accident, which will lead to costly car insurance claims and a possible increase in future car insurance premiums.'