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Driving provides a convenient way for many people to get around on a daily basis, whether they use their car to commute to work or they simply need to buy groceries from a supermarket. However, roads are not always safe, and sometimes road users become involved in a car accident.
To reduce the risk of suffering a road accident it is important that motorists always remain alert and aware of their surroundings when they behind the wheel. If a driver is unfit for the road in any way they are likely to pose a risk to themselves, other road users, and pedestrians.
One of the ways in which drivers need to ensure that they are capable of driving is by checking that their vision is up to the correct standards. The Highway Code states that motorists must be able a vehicle number plate in good daylight from a distance of 20 metres.
Although there are a number of people who may struggle to see this far naturally, the aid of glasses or contact lenses often help to perfect people's vision and allow them to see better than they otherwise would be able to.
A driver's vision will be tested at the beginning of their practical driving test, and if they need to wear glasses or contact lenses to pass this section of the test, it is very important that they wear them whenever they get behind the wheel.
If a motorist is stopped by the police when they are driving, the police are within their rights to ask a motorist to undertake an eyesight test.
At night time and during certain weather conditions, vision can be restricted, making it more difficult for drivers to see the road. Under these circumstances drivers should not wear tinted glasses such as sunglasses.
Furthermore, when roads are wet and the sun is bright, drivers may find that the light reflects on the road and makes it very difficult for them to see the road ahead. In this situation drivers should slow down so that safety is not compromised, and if necessary, they may even choose to not drive at all.
If you have sustained a personal injury from a car accident which was not your fault, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim for your pain, suffering and any loss of earnings.
Here at YouClaim we are leading experts in representing claimants of compensation and we are waiting to help you. All of our solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you can rest assured that you will be treated with the same high standard of service wherever you happen to be in the UK.
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