Motorists continue to drive with poor vision

More than a quarter of UK drivers admit to having asked passengers to read road signs for them due to poor vision.

An online survey of 1,025 drivers by insurer esure also found that 8 per cent were not able to read a number plate from 20 metres.

'While the number of motorists banned from driving due to poor eyesight is increasing, it's shocking to see how many motorists have concerns about not having 20/20 vision but are still happy to drive,' said Mike Pickard, head of risk and underwriting at esure.

The poll also showed that 45 per cent of drivers believe their eyesight has deteriorated since they first took their test. It found 42 per cent admitted slowing down and squinting to read road signs, while 27 per cent had asked their passengers for guidance.