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Okay, I have my second driving test on friday. The bit I'm most nervous about is the eyesight test.
On my first test, I was lucky enough that he asked me to say the one that was directly in front of me. If I had the cars either side I wouldn't of been able to see at all. I could hardly see the one infront of me and wasn't completely sure I was saying the right numbers/letters but thankfully I got it right.
I've been to the opticians and they say there's nothing they can do about enhancing my glasses. I'm right on the point of the driving test eyesight regulation apparently (like if he asked me to step 2cm back of the line I wouldn't be able to see) but I AM SO WORRIED. I really could barely see on my first test and I would die if I had to terminate the test at the start like that. At my driving test centre there isn't like a "line" to stand on, they just kinda guess how far away it is and ask you to repeat the number plate. If they guess too far away I'm basically ****ed.
Do they give you a second chance or anything? Urghh.
On my first test, I was lucky enough that he asked me to say the one that was directly in front of me. If I had the cars either side I wouldn't of been able to see at all. I could hardly see the one infront of me and wasn't completely sure I was saying the right numbers/letters but thankfully I got it right.
I've been to the opticians and they say there's nothing they can do about enhancing my glasses. I'm right on the point of the driving test eyesight regulation apparently (like if he asked me to step 2cm back of the line I wouldn't be able to see) but I AM SO WORRIED. I really could barely see on my first test and I would die if I had to terminate the test at the start like that. At my driving test centre there isn't like a "line" to stand on, they just kinda guess how far away it is and ask you to repeat the number plate. If they guess too far away I'm basically ****ed.
Do they give you a second chance or anything? Urghh.
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Copied from DVLA
"If you can't read the first number plate correctly, you'll be asked to read a second number plate, if you can't read this number plate correctly, you'll be allowed to walk forward until you're just over the appropriate distance away.
If you still can't read the number plate correctly, the examiner will ask you to read a third number plate and will measure the precise distance from this number plate. The distance will be 20.5 metres if you're asked to read an old-style number plate and 20 metres if you're asked to read a new-style number plate.
You can’t read the third number plate
If you can't read the third number plate correctly, and the examiner is satisfied that you don't meet the required eyesight standard, you'll fail the driving test, and the practical test will not continue.
This test failure will be marked on the driving test report form (DL25) with a mark in the 'Item 1' box. Your interpretation of the number plate along with the correct one will be written on the back of the form along with the measured distance."
"If you can't read the first number plate correctly, you'll be asked to read a second number plate, if you can't read this number plate correctly, you'll be allowed to walk forward until you're just over the appropriate distance away.
If you still can't read the number plate correctly, the examiner will ask you to read a third number plate and will measure the precise distance from this number plate. The distance will be 20.5 metres if you're asked to read an old-style number plate and 20 metres if you're asked to read a new-style number plate.
You can’t read the third number plate
If you can't read the third number plate correctly, and the examiner is satisfied that you don't meet the required eyesight standard, you'll fail the driving test, and the practical test will not continue.
This test failure will be marked on the driving test report form (DL25) with a mark in the 'Item 1' box. Your interpretation of the number plate along with the correct one will be written on the back of the form along with the measured distance."
spikeymike
Copied from DVLA
"If you can't read the first number plate correctly, you'll be asked to read a second number plate, if you can't read this number plate correctly, you'll be allowed to walk forward until you're just over the appropriate distance away.
If you still can't read the number plate correctly, the examiner will ask you to read a third number plate and will measure the precise distance from this number plate. The distance will be 20.5 metres if you're asked to read an old-style number plate and 20 metres if you're asked to read a new-style number plate.
You can’t read the third number plate
If you can't read the third number plate correctly, and the examiner is satisfied that you don't meet the required eyesight standard, you'll fail the driving test, and the practical test will not continue.
This test failure will be marked on the driving test report form (DL25) with a mark in the 'Item 1' box. Your interpretation of the number plate along with the correct one will be written on the back of the form along with the measured distance."
"If you can't read the first number plate correctly, you'll be asked to read a second number plate, if you can't read this number plate correctly, you'll be allowed to walk forward until you're just over the appropriate distance away.
If you still can't read the number plate correctly, the examiner will ask you to read a third number plate and will measure the precise distance from this number plate. The distance will be 20.5 metres if you're asked to read an old-style number plate and 20 metres if you're asked to read a new-style number plate.
You can’t read the third number plate
If you can't read the third number plate correctly, and the examiner is satisfied that you don't meet the required eyesight standard, you'll fail the driving test, and the practical test will not continue.
This test failure will be marked on the driving test report form (DL25) with a mark in the 'Item 1' box. Your interpretation of the number plate along with the correct one will be written on the back of the form along with the measured distance."
Ooh okay, three chances.
That makes me feel better.
I almost stuffed up my eye sight test, not because I couldn't read it, I just forgot how to say "Q". 
Original post by ßlα
I almost stuffed up my eye sight test, not because I couldn't read it, I just forgot how to say "Q".
LMFAO. <3
"It's a ... circle.. with a line...."
Oh, that's a great image. Thank you.
Out of interest why can't they correct your glasses? It sounds like you are actually quite unsafe to drive at the moment so your optition should make the steps to getting you better lenses.
I'm sure you won't fail the sight test. I know one person that did, but another of my friends was struggling and they just gave her the benefit of the doubt.
I'm sure you won't fail the sight test. I know one person that did, but another of my friends was struggling and they just gave her the benefit of the doubt.
mollymustard
Out of interest why can't they correct your glasses? It sounds like you are actually quite unsafe to drive at the moment so your optition should make the steps to getting you better lenses.
I'm sure you won't fail the sight test. I know one person that did, but another of my friends was struggling and they just gave her the benefit of the doubt.
I'm sure you won't fail the sight test. I know one person that did, but another of my friends was struggling and they just gave her the benefit of the doubt.
Meh, I'm not unsafe to drive. I've never wore glasses in my lessons and my instructor didn't even know I wore glasses 'til I produced them on the test and was like "I need these for the eyesight test."
I mean, I still managed to read it in the test, so can't have been too bad.
This is a serious issue - my mother is a driving instructor, and she also trains people who want to be instructors. Also, one of her best friends is an examiner and her ex was the highest form of examiner possible.
Recently my mum was teaching a guy to become an instructor and he wasn't able to read the number plate from the specified distance. He was a good driver, but he wasn't allowed to progress because of his eyesight.
What you've got to remember is that this isn't just the case of being able to read a number plate, it's essential that you can see on the roads. Say you're on the motorway and there's a crash you can't quite make out. You may not be able to stop in time to prevent a collision. You also have to see what's around you CLEARLY to make sure you can detect hazards, read sign posts, etc.
Note, this is for your safety, and the safety of those around you.
Recently my mum was teaching a guy to become an instructor and he wasn't able to read the number plate from the specified distance. He was a good driver, but he wasn't allowed to progress because of his eyesight.
What you've got to remember is that this isn't just the case of being able to read a number plate, it's essential that you can see on the roads. Say you're on the motorway and there's a crash you can't quite make out. You may not be able to stop in time to prevent a collision. You also have to see what's around you CLEARLY to make sure you can detect hazards, read sign posts, etc.
Note, this is for your safety, and the safety of those around you.
GrahamFromJeremyKyle
Meh, I'm not unsafe to drive. I've never wore glasses in my lessons and my instructor didn't even know I wore glasses 'til I produced them on the test and was like "I need these for the eyesight test." I mean, I still managed to read it in the test, so can't have been too bad.
I mean, I still managed to read it in the test, so can't have been too bad.Okay, thats a bit strange because if you have to have the code [2] on the back of your provisional if you use glasses in your test and its illegal to drive without glasses if you have code [2].
So technically, you would actually be classified as unsafe to drive.
kat2pult
This is a serious issue - my mother is a driving instructor, and she also trains people who want to be instructors. Also, one of her best friends is an examiner and her ex was the highest form of examiner possible.
Recently my mum was teaching a guy to become an instructor and he wasn't able to read the number plate from the specified distance. He was a good driver, but he wasn't allowed to progress because of his eyesight.
What you've got to remember is that this isn't just the case of being able to read a number plate, it's essential that you can see on the roads. Say you're on the motorway and there's a crash you can't quite make out. You may not be able to stop in time to prevent a collision. You also have to see what's around you CLEARLY to make sure you can detect hazards, read sign posts, etc.
Note, this is for your safety, and the safety of those around you.
Recently my mum was teaching a guy to become an instructor and he wasn't able to read the number plate from the specified distance. He was a good driver, but he wasn't allowed to progress because of his eyesight.
What you've got to remember is that this isn't just the case of being able to read a number plate, it's essential that you can see on the roads. Say you're on the motorway and there's a crash you can't quite make out. You may not be able to stop in time to prevent a collision. You also have to see what's around you CLEARLY to make sure you can detect hazards, read sign posts, etc.
Note, this is for your safety, and the safety of those around you.
I'm not frikkin' blind mate. I read it first time on my test, from the specified distance so I'm clearly under eyesight regulations. Also, my optician has said I am. I'm just RIGHT on the eyesight regulation so I don't have any leaway.
mollymustard
Okay, thats a bit strange because if you have to have the code [2] on the back of your provisional if you use glasses in your test and its illegal to drive without glasses if you have code [2].
So technically, you would actually be classified as unsafe to drive.
So technically, you would actually be classified as unsafe to drive.
My instructor has never looked at my provisional... but I don't actually think I have that code.
The only time I have worn glasses EVER was on that driving test. I only got them for the test. :| Still don't wear them.
GrahamFromJeremyKyle
My instructor has never looked at my provisional... but I don't actually think I have that code.
In that case, you need to get the code put onto your license otherwise they can challenge you if you wear glasses on your test without having it on there.
When you filled in the provisional form you should have ticked that you needed vision aids when driving, as you do if you can't read plates easily.
Original post by ßlα
I almost stuffed up my eye sight test, not because I couldn't read it, I just forgot how to say "Q".
Should of requested pen and paper
GrahamFromJeremyKyle
The only time I have worn glasses EVER was on that driving test. I only got them for the test. :| Still don't wear them.
I only wear glasses if i'm driving
Wait, where is this code? I just looked on my provisional license and under codes I just have 01 01 01 115. I'm sure I would have ticked that I wear glasses when I applied for my license as I wear them all the time...
Edit: I just looked on the DVLA website and the 01 code is actually the one saying I wear glasses, and the 115 is because I'm an organ donor.
Edit: I just looked on the DVLA website and the 01 code is actually the one saying I wear glasses, and the 115 is because I'm an organ donor.
I feel so safe driving on the roads now after reading this thread. I know I'm comparing to TV but that's because I don't go around having accidents all the time, but If you were to have an accident where someone ploughs into the side/back/front of you are you just going to accept they might have misjudged the situation or are you going to query their eyesight by asking if they actually saw you?
If you are unable to read the plates at that distance it means you have an issue focussing on objects further away. When driving you have a responsibility to be aware of your surroundings, so when you're busy watching the traffic ahead, making sure behind is still safe, no one's jumping out from the side, doing the right speed etc.... then OH NOES A ROAD SIGN!
The sooner you can read a roadsign the sooner you can act on it. If you're struggling to read plates at a set distance then it also means you'll have difficulty to read signs too. The later you are to reading a sign the easier it is to misjudge the situation and cause an accident.
If you are unable to read the plates at that distance it means you have an issue focussing on objects further away. When driving you have a responsibility to be aware of your surroundings, so when you're busy watching the traffic ahead, making sure behind is still safe, no one's jumping out from the side, doing the right speed etc.... then OH NOES A ROAD SIGN!
The sooner you can read a roadsign the sooner you can act on it. If you're struggling to read plates at a set distance then it also means you'll have difficulty to read signs too. The later you are to reading a sign the easier it is to misjudge the situation and cause an accident.
mollymustard
Okay, thats a bit strange because if you have to have the code [2] on the back of your provisional if you use glasses in your test and its illegal to drive without glasses if you have code [2].
So technically, you would actually be classified as unsafe to drive.
So technically, you would actually be classified as unsafe to drive.
Are you allowed to wear your contacts on the road instead of glasses?
OP I had trouble with the number plates too. I had problems with my eyes throughout my childhood which specifically affects my ability to focus on words/numbers at a distance. I don't wear glasses at all now after several operations but I still have this problem slightly. I had multiple eye tests at the opticians before starting to drive and was told I do not need glasses and glasses will not help this problem. It does not mean I am an unsafe driver to all those above. I can see the number plate. I can see objects in the distance perfectly well. All it means is I have trouble with letters that look similar like W and M.
A slight cheat, but I was nervous before my test about this and I had a quick look round the car park before I went into the test centre to check for W/M type combinations
In the end the examiner chose one that was on the road which I hadn't checked and I was able to read it, but I think the quick check before hand just gave me a bit more confidence.
A slight cheat, but I was nervous before my test about this and I had a quick look round the car park before I went into the test centre to check for W/M type combinations
In the end the examiner chose one that was on the road which I hadn't checked and I was able to read it, but I think the quick check before hand just gave me a bit more confidence.Related discussions
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