One in 10 drivers has had an accident or a near miss because they weren't wearing their glasses while driving, a new survey commissioned by Specsavers has revealed.
The survey also showed that 26 per cent of drivers have not had their vision checked since they passed their test and of those half believe they would fail an eye examination.
Helen Haughton from road safety charity Brake said: 'They show that a significant number of drivers are worryingly unsafe. Being perceptive and alert as a driver, especially on congested roads, is crucial.' She urged all drivers to regularly test their eyes 'to ensure that they're not putting themselves or anyone else at risk'.
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