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Survey reveals eyesight struggles of learner drivers

Driving instructors responded to questions about the eyesight of learner drivers

Zeiss has conducted a poll in partnership with Intelligent Instructor magazine to survey driving instructors on vision and driving, with a focus on the eyesight of learner drivers.

Conducted as part of Road Safety Week (November 16-22), the poll found that 75% of learner drivers have experienced problems with glare from headlights.

It also revealed that 71% of learner drivers have had problems with heavy rain and 91% have had problems with dazzling sunlight.

A total of 87% of driving instructors felt that learner drivers needed an eye test and 90% said they thought everyone should have an eye test before learning to drive.

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