The research, which tested the vision of 700 drivers, will be released later this month as part of the Royal National Institute of the Blind's yearly Eye Test Action Day, on October 27.
The event, which has become a regular feature in the optical calendar, is the charity's annual eye care awareness raising opportunity. This time it is aimed at the UK's 31 million drivers and is being supported by Dollond & Aitchison and RAC Auto Windscreens.
A 'roadshow' for the event will include a D&A 'specialist' who will sight test drivers by asking them to read a vehicle licence plate at the required legal distance of 20.5 metres at four service stations next week. Motorists will also be encouraged to have an eye examination.
The roadshow will visit the following service stations: Knutsford (M6 J18/19) on October 21, Stafford North (M6 J14/15) on October 22-23, Hi
New research on drivers' vision will claim that a third of motorists have poor eyesight and are putting themselves and others at risk. The research, which tested the vision of 700 drivers, will be released later this month as part of the Royal National Institute of the Blind's yearly Eye Test Action Day, on October 27. The event, which has become a regular feature in the optical calendar, is the charity's annual eye care awareness raising opportunity. This time it is aimed at the UK's 31 million drivers and is being supported by Dollond & Aitchison and RAC Auto Windscreens. A 'roadshow' for the event will include a D&A 'specialist' who will sight test drivers by asking them to read a vehicle licence plate at the required legal distance of 20.5 metres at four service stations next week. Motorists will also be encouraged to have an eye examination. The roadshow will visit the following service stations: Knutsford (M6 J18/19) on October 21, Stafford North (M6 J14/15) on October 22-23, Hilton Park (M6 J10a/11) on October 25 and Toddington (M1 J11/12) on October 26-27. A total of 500,000 leaflets on the importance of good vision are being distributed by RAC Auto Windscreens at these motorway service stations in the run-up to the 'Action Day'. In addition, D&A will donate £5 to the RNIB for every eye test during a two-month period using a promotional voucher.
