DVLA urges UK drivers to test their eyes and here is how

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View of a busy street with multiple parked and moving cars, seen through the lenses of black-rimmed eyeglasses. The left lens shows a clear image of a blue used car parked alongside other vehicles including a white van and several cars behind it, with buildings in the background. The right lens shows a blurred view of a line of cars, mostly light-coloured including white and blue, and a busy urban environment. The image highlights clarity on the left lens versus blurriness on the right, metaphorically emphasising clear vision possibly linked to buying used cars or new cars.

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According to BBC News, the DVLA carried out a survey which highlighted that only half of the drivers asked knew about the eye test and did it regularly to maintain legal driving standards.

So what do you need to do to make sure you are meeting the legal requirements?

You must be able to read a number plate from 20m (65ft) away.

If you can t, you must visit an opticians for an eye test. If you need glasses, you must wear them, or contact lenses, every time you drive to ensure safe driving.

For more information or a more in depth run down of the requirements, visit the DVLA website