Vision is one of the most important senses for driving, with around ninety percent of all information received by motorists being visual.
As you age, your vision can diminish. If you are unable to see properly, you are unable to drive safely.
It is therefore important that you have regular vision checks (at least once every two years) with your optometrist or ophthalmologist in order to ensure that your vision remains at a sufficient standard to drive safely.
If you notice that you are having more trouble seeing clearly in certain driving situations e.g., recovering from glare when driving at night, or having more trouble reading road signs, contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist for a vision check.
Have regular medical and health checks because other health conditions such as diabetes can impact upon your vision through conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.
Remember: If you need corrective lenses to meet the vision requirements, you must report this to Queensland Transport so that the lenses can become a condition on your licence. All Queensland drivers are legally required to notify Queensland Transport of any medical/health issues that affect their ability to drive.
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