Good or bad?

[Beachball]

I assume you are aware that NHS eye tests are free for over 60s? They check more than just driving vision, they look at eye health too.

Seeing they are free with NHS i will be having a eye test to see they are okay

 

[RogerL]

For decades I have said if everyone learnt to the IAM standard the roads would be a much safer place!

There would be far fewer drivers on the road for a start!

 

[otherclive]

Seeing they are free with NHS i will be having a eye test to see they are okay

When did you last have an eye test? Depending which opticians you use you can make an extra payment where the optician uses more advance equipment that can see much earlier signs of eye disease such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, annd other non eye problems revealed via the eyes. etc. Mine costs an extra £25 via Boots. Specsavers offer the same services.

Our Advanced Eye test with OCT | Boots Opticians

OCT stands for optical coherence tomography. It’s an advanced eye scan that allows your optician to see under the surface of your eye. Find out more here.

www.boots.com

 

[Beachball]

When did you last have an eye test?

About two years ago but i was okay for my driving accessment at RDAC

 

[Jcloughie]

As a past Local IAM Chief Observer I can appreciate her comment. Most people stop barely one car length from the parked car awaiting clearance of the oncoming traffic. Long distance vision is compromised as is the amount of steering needed to swing out. Hold back at least four car lengths and you will be amazed what a difference it makes to your long distance view.

Think about your towing mirrors compared to the cars standard ones. Your field of vision is much greater .

For decades I have said if everyone learnt to the IAM standard the roads would be a much safer place!

You seem to have misunderstood Dusty. Her comments were nothing to do with how far back I was, but my position in the road in relation to the kerbs. Her vision was obviously blocked as she was in the passenger seat. I could see clearly, and I had no need to swing out, there was plenty of room to manoeuvre with minimal steering input.

But otherwise, I take your point, but I always stop well back, particularly when towing.

John