Age 70/Glasses

Car_54

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81949113#Comment_81949113

You might even say it’s short-sighted.

Ayr_Rage

Why would anyone want to drive when they know their eyesight isn't up to scratch?

If your eyesight can be improved with glasses, get some.

badmemory

I cannot believe that someone is happy to drive whilst knowing that their eyesight is not up to the task. It does not matter if you are 20 or 90 you would be a danger on the road How selfish!

sheramber

A few years ago there was a fatal accident at an unmanned level crossing.
The elderly driver, his wife and adult son were all killed when he drove on the crossing as a train approached.

The subsequent enquiry revealed he had been prescribed glasses by an optician but was not wearing them.

oldernonethewiser

Who has said your eyesight is "fine" and what does that mean?

Grey_Critic

At 74 then you could have had TWO eye tests Free Of Charge - You get one every two years.

Personal I am required to have one each year as I have Diabetes and I also hold a medical licence.

If it becomes a legal requirement then I would expect it to be done alongside licence renewal which is every three years for 70 and over but you have already said Eyesight could be improved with Glasses.

Don't fool yourself and forget vanity - YOU NEED GLASSES

Mildly_Miffed

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81949257#Comment_81949257

Apparently it doesn't include being able to read a number plate from only 20m away.