The DVLA has revealed that drivers aged 81 to 90 are most likely to have their licences revoked due to failing eyesight tests. The data also highlights the importance of regular eye checks for all drivers.
DVLA records have highlighted that certain age groups are more likely to lose their driving privileges, with those born between 1934 and 1943 facing the highest risk. According to the data, drivers in the 81 to 90 age bracket saw a revocation rate of 10.2 per cent due to failing eyesight standards. Dr Carol Hawley from Warwick Medical School commented: 'Fortunately, the majority of drivers passed the test, but 96 drivers needed eyesight-related advice from officers.
' She added, 'A third of all drivers stopped needed corrective glasses or lenses for driving, but worryingly 40% of drivers had not had their eyesight checked for over two years. Fifty drivers failed the roadside test and alarmingly 50% of those prescribed glasses for driving were not wearing them when stopped.' Some drivers managed to avoid a ban by having their glasses in the car and passing the test on a second try. Eye Health UK's chair and optometrist David Cartwright emphasized the importance of vision in driving: 'Ninety per cent of information needed for driving is visual. Even a minor reduction in vision can slow reaction times and impair your ability to recognize hazards or judge speed.' He also mentioned, 'It can also cause fatigue and affect contrast sensitivity – essential for adjusting to glare and driving in low light conditions. Having regular eye tests, every two years or sooner if you notice a change in your vision is essential to keep you and other road users safe.', reports Birmingham Live. Get all the latest and breaking news in Yorkshire by signing up to our newsletter here. The DVLA data reveals that 5.9 per cent of those over 90 were affected. One per cent of under 25s had their licence revoked due to vision issues, with 0.2 per cent of those aged 25-40 impacted. This figure increased to 1 per cent for the 41-60 age group. The percentage rose further to 1.8 per cent for those aged 61-70 and
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