Millions of car insurance customers have poor eyesight, poll claims

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Millions of car insurance customers are driving around with poor eyesight, a survey has found.

According to a poll conducted by LV= car insurance, as many as 23 per cent of those not wearing glasses admit their vision is less than perfect.

Added to this, the poll found that seven per cent of drivers who should wear glasses for driving do not always put them on when they get behind the wheel.

John O'Roarke, LV= car insurance managing director, commented: "The number plate test is a compulsory requirement of the driving test for a very good reason.

"However, this is no substitute for regular eye examinations as eyesight can change significantly over time."

He added that driving with poor eyesight is a criminal offence and can result in a fine, penalty points or even a ban.

Earlier this week, an article appearing on myfinances.co.uk urged Britons to consider swapping their vehicle for one that is cheaper to insure.
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