Older drivers must pass eyesight tests to continue driving

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Older drivers must be able to read a number plate from 20 meters to drive safely. This warning comes as the government considers mandatory eyesight checks for drivers over 70. The Older Drivers Forum stated that failing this test means one should not be driving. The government is exploring new measures for older drivers, including eyesight tests, to improve road safety following a rise in older driver casualties.


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