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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Alarming number of drivers have not had eye test in last two years

A recent survey indicates that almost a quarter of UK drivers have not had an eye test in the last two years.

The poll, commissioned by Churchill Insurance, highlights increasing worries about the absence of mandatory eye checks for drivers after they pass their initial driving test. Currently, drivers only need to prove they can read a number plate from 20 metres away during their test, with no further requirements to demonstrate adequate vision.

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