@@hybridangel3403 oh really! It must be very rare for someone to fail on the eyesight check, as it should really have been picked up when on lessons / private practice. Even something such as reading road signs and struggling.
Yeah i did, they made me read the same plate i got a o and 0 mixed up they failed me and revoked my licence optiction said the glasses i had were correct for me i just felt like i was scammed as they knew i suffer with dislexia and you said 3 seperte plate when all 3 times it was the same plate i had to read i rhink it was rather petty as how many people out there who can read a plate at 20 metres in the evening or in dark so this whole 20 metre is bull as it only applys during day
Question, once you read those numbers from 20 meters then your examiner will do another eye test for you? Or will he continue with the practical not related to your eyes?
Hi mate I was trying to upgrade my automatic license to manual license but on the day of the text I accidentally put hair spray in my eye therefore I couldn’t read the number plate I told the examiner he gave me three attempts but couldn’t read I am so scared he says he will tell DVLA I don’t what is going to happen please help
It's really annoying to me. I'm short sighted and have nystagmus. I can see a car and it's lights easily from like 200m away, I just struggle with text far away. I'll never need to read a number plate from such a distance, never. It's such a silly thing to be assessed on especially when I can see other vehicles from far away easily- just not text, which doesn't matter
You need to be able to read text on road signs, plus if you can't read something at 20 metres, which is not far at all, then it means you eyesight is pretty poor and you may have trouble seeing smaller hazards such as bicycles, motorbikes and pedestrians.
I agree with you it frustrates me because I can drive safely and read everything well like road signs, traffic lights I can see what's infront of me and far but having to read a relatively small writing I think can be difficult I also read yellow car templates better but I'm glad they give you three attempts
Im in a sticky situation actually. Ive never really tested myself on a 20m number plate. I wear glasses but have an eye condition which I have informed DVLA about. My lessons have gone fine, my test is tomorrow and im worrying more about failing to read the number plate than the actual test itself. I hope it goes fine. I have keratoconus and my vision fluctuates a lot, i can see better on some days compared to others because of weather ect.
I’ve got the same eye defect as u in both eyes and I’ve not even started my lessons yet basically from fear of completely wasting my time and alot of money but I’m at a point where I really need my licence how did u do with the test and on a scale of 1/10 how hard was it to see the plate? 1 being very difficult and 10 being very easy, ur reply would be very helpful
@@TheDeejay94 Same problem here. I just too my basic motorcycle training yesterday and thankfully reading a number plate wasn't a problem. My advice - stand next to a car and walk 28 paces (approximately 20.5 metres) away from it. Turn round and see if you can ready the registration on the car. Hope this helps.
It is amazing how far technology and the regulations have been tightened up regarding driving tests. If you did a driving test in 1955 in a small van, as you still can today, according to my official government guide to passing the driving test back then. Paragraph 62; Commercial Vehicles. Drivers of light vans or similar vehicles which are only fitted with a driver's seat as standard equipment should bring with them a shallow box or suitable cushion on which the Examiner may seat himself securely during the test.
Really?! Not as much health and safety compared to now!. Now examiners MUST wear a high vis jacket if the test centre has a car park they need to walk through, just in case they forgot to check for traffic and get hit. Also for a driving test a dual accelerator MUST NOT be fitted just in case the examiner, with 20+ years or driving experience and all the training, accidentally presses the pedal and accelerates the learner and causes a crash.
@@UKDrivingTest In the 1950's not only was technology behind the times, left hand drive vehicles from the war were common and political correctness had not been thought about. Section 44 Give, by hand and by mechanical means (if fitted to the vehicle) in a clear and unmistakable manner appropriate signals at appropriate times, It is most important that other road users should know what you intend to do. Even if your vehicle is equipped with mechanical devices ("trafficators" or "winkers") you will be required to show that you are competent to use them and give the recognised hand signals, clearly and in good time. (This does not, of course apply if you are a disabled driver with only one arm; if you are driving a vehicle fitted with left-hand-drive. see paragraph 61)
It is best to test your eyesight as well. Best way to do it is to go to an area with lots of parked cars, start off reading the closest then increase the distance from each different cars, you'll therefore find the point on when you're vision is blurring of you didn't make the required distance. Also writing it down might help a lot because of your seeing multiple numbers and letters in one spot, write them under each other and circle which one you strongly think it is. Even if you get it wrong, you might have it written as one of the possibility. But obviously that's something to do as a practice because i highly doubt the examiner will let you get away with that. Fingers crossed to everyone and I hope for those who fails the plate reading doesn't give up and has the courage to prove anyone who says they can't drive that they're wrong.
My driving instructor forgot to do a quick eyesight check when I first started lessons. About 5-6 lessons in, I realised I had a bit trouble reading a speed limit sign at a distance then booked an eye test as soon as I got home. I probably still could've read a number plate at 20-25 meters. My prescription isn't that 'strong'. I'm now onto my 11th lesson, and wouldn't imagine driving without glasses. ...except maybe for reversing; the frames can get in the way sometimes when I'm looking over the shoulder. *Even if you think you can see fine (I thought I did at first), I'd recommend any learner having an eye test. If you're worried about spending the £15 or so for an eye test, opticians tend to have offers for free eye tests.*
Good story, helpful for others. In my opinion the legal minimum of 20meters is too little, if you can only jus tread it at 20 meters you can legally drive, but like you I would strongly advise the learner to go to the opticians and get a prescription. Also worth noting eyesight can get worst as you get older or due to the job you do. When I passed my test I did not need glasses, but after working in an office for 5 years my eyesight got very bad and needed glasses. It has got a bit worst over the years, but now seems to have settled, currently without glasses I can't read a number plate from 10 meters away! let alone 20.
@@hybridangel3403 Yep! I definitely noticed this. It took way longer (sometimes until the next day) for me to adjust back to normal after doing a lot of close up stuff. With my glasses now, it takes a second or two. Thankfully(?) I'm neither short or long sighted, so it means I can pretty much wear them for any task.
@Redblade Yeah fair point age does not necessarily effect your eyesight, I have edited my comment. I can see exercises with you eyes can help, but don't know anyone who does that.
Hi, have a look at section 1.20 of the examiner guidelines here: www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1/01-the-practical-driving-test-and-extended-test-for-cars If you feel like the examiner has not followed the guidelines and the test was not conducted properly then you could choose to complain. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/complaints-procedure Remember, although it is rare, if the test was poorly conduction, and not inline with their guidelines, DON'T be afraid to complain, it is vital it is flagged up to stop it happening to others.
The 20 metres requirement is based on AB12 ABC style number plates, older ABC123X had a longer distance 68 feet (21 metres) and ABC 123 even longer 75 feet (23 metres) as I recall. This is because as the number of characters increased the size of the characters became smaller. Whatever number is used it should not be a personalised number or one which is disproportionately spaced or illegal font. I think single text line as found on cars is normally used.
Yes older style number plate is 20.5 meters. But not to reliant anymore as most cars in the UK are from 2001 or newer and as such as the newer style number plates. In fact gov.uk website does not even mention older style numberplates anymore! www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules
I'm worried, I have my test next week, I have prescription grasses which I wore and saw plates fine when starting.. somewhere down the line my eyes must of gone bad because i did an eye test now and struggled, I could read it but I struggled.. I do think its a bit dated to fail reading a NUMBER PLATE considering the fact that I can read signs with no issue. Im worried
If you can read road signs then chances are you eyesight is ok. But why not just check your eyesight, it's easy enough to do. Just find a parked vehicle that is at least 20 meters away, which is about 5 car lengths and see if you can read it clearly. But at first best to over do it, so make sure you are 6 or 7 car lengths away just to be sure, if you can read it from there then no issue, it's the same the examiners do as outlined on this video.
I was very worried about this, I’m a -12 and -8.75 prescription but I recently passed the test fine. It’s a lot easier than you think. When you struggled to read it, your eyes might’ve been tired, or it might’ve been darker, or you may have overestimated 20m
@@fullsendmountainbiker5844 yeah I think so but I got new glasses so I was fine I did fail though. I made 1 mistake by moving into the wrong lane on an empty round about lol
@@SimplySammyK ah shame. I feel you, I failed my first one for not clearing a right turn box, as I got confused when the crossroad repeater light light went red. Like you, it was my only mistake. But that means you’re probably test ready, if you only made that one mistake. Better luck for your next test 🤞
@@UKDrivingTest hi i have glasses and contact lenses sill can't see number 20 meter away The optician says your vision is OK for driving standar in the room but we can't do any thing if you can't see out side do you have any advise please?
If you guys are wondering “ugh Why do you have to have an eyesight check 😞” it’s because when it comes to driving having a good eyesight is also vital because due to your poor eyesight, What if you don’t notice a hazard ahead.
I struggle to read w and m on a plate from 20m (I sometimes get them mixed up) but the rest of the letters are ok. Even if it is perfect conditions and the number plate is clean, will they give me a second chance on a different plate if I got a W or m wrong?
Depends. If you mix up an O for a 0, then nothing will be said as letters looks the same. But if you say K in stead of J then they will probably ask you to reread it, and if needed get you to read another number plate.
Only if you have a registered learning difficultly, such as dyslexia, which you would need to advise the DVSA when booking the test, not just on the test day. With that being said I would not worry about getting in a muddle between W and M, it is quite normal and not normally an issue, but if it is they will just ask you to read another number plate.
@@UKDrivingTest ok. I don’t have a learning disability but my worry was that if it was my third attempt and they bought me to 20 m and there was a w or m on the plate an I got it mixed up would that be a fail?
@@BikerBearMTB personally I think it is unlikely to be a fail, I would not stress about it. The examiners are human and understand that M and W can look similar, as can 0 and O.
Hello, I was wondering if you know if people who are blind in one eye can drive in the UK? My sister really wants to get a driving licence but she is blind in one eye. we have to wait a few weeks before we can see the optitions. But I would really like to know soon
Yes you can legally drive with one eye. Of course learning might be more difficult due to poorer depth perception, such as judging gaps, but still legal.
i just wanted to whether i can wear glasses or lenses on test day even after disclosing eye is perfect and no need of glasses in form while applying for provisional license? would it be a problem for me??
No. I have eye floaters as well but most are completely transparent so doesn’t affect me at all when driving. The only thing you may need to let them know about are eye conditions that cause big black obstructions in your vision
@fullsendmountainbiker5844 ahh cool i was worried sick about driving with floaters but now im getting use to them they dont really effect my vision but i just over think stuff especially when it come to driving as i like to be over safe 🤣
I can see a number plate from 20m with glasses but the numbers and letters are quite small (I am very short sighted). However, I can see it with proper clarity with contact lenses. Could I do the test in contacts but drive with glasses after? I would love to know thanks.
You need to ensure you are read a numberplate using whatever corrective eyewear, so if you can read it with your glasses then yes use contacts on test but glasses after. However you want the best possible eyesight, so if you can only just read the number plate when wear your glasses then I would get a stronger precipitation, the same that is used on your contacts.
@@UKDrivingTest ok thanks. It isn’t about the prescription of the lense it is just that because the contact is closer to the eye it makes everything a little bigger than when I wear glasses (where the lense is further away from the eye). With glasses there are some letters which I find quite hard to read such as W M K N or R. However I can still read these beacause I can recognise them or pick out certain features of the letter. Most letters and numbers I can read perfectly with glasses from 20m though, but contacts just make everything a little easier to read from distances.
@@jadedodd4653 haha yes! It’s good to finally have someone understand. It’s not really too bad to live with in everyday life for me, but I do notice it when my friends can read really small stuff and I can’t. As an update, I took my test a few weeks ago and failed... the eyesight check was no problem, even with my short sightedness, but I failed because I waited too long in a right turn box 🤦♂️🤦♂️ I have my next test in one day wish me luck 😂😂
yes definitely it is a legal requirement. So much so if the light conditions are deemed too poor to be able to read the numberplate then your test will not go ahead.
not had a test at that exact time, latest has been 2:47. But if you are driving to the correct standard you can pass your test at any time of the day and any day of the week.
I've been blind in my left since I was 9 but my vision in my right eye is great. Will I be able to get a drivers licence being blind in my left eye? I'm 29
Being blind in one eye does not mean you are not allowed to drive. They may just put a code on your driving licence, but this will not effect anything and you will be treated the same as everyone else. Of course the only thing you might find difficult is depth perception and spacial awareness, but given you have lived with one eye for 20 years you may well have developed techniques to deal with it.
No pretty sure you don't need to reapply, but should inform the Dvla if your wear glasses so then any future licences will have an '01' code on the back.
What do you mean by they will let you draw the numberplate or let you write down the plate number? Do you mean that you'll be writing it and they'll accept that if its right ?
yes exactly, for some with learning difficulties it is easier to draw the letter, rather than speak, for example someone with sever dyslexia who have reading difficulties, but can still copy a shape / symbol.
@@WeixDraqz if your instructor says you are ready at the moment, or will be ready prior to April, you can find a cancelation using this link: dtc4a.co.uk/BR4MF9
Yes, they do take conditions into account, they do not do tests in poor lighting conditions (night time) for this reason, in the rain it should not normally effective your ability to read a numberplate.
@@UKDrivingTest Ah okay, thanks for confirming. I don't wear glasses as the last time I was tested I had 20/20 in my right eye and maybe 20/40 or so in my left. I know the standard is 20/40 to drive but still a little worried that some guy with 20/5 vision is gonna expect me to read what he can lol. I'll maybe book another eye test to confirm beforehand
@@TheDas1888 no need to book an eye test if you already had one recently, just find some parked vehicles about 20 meters away and see if you can read them. As per video the examiners may ask you to read further than 20 meters to start with, but if you can't (very rare) they will get you close, then if you still can't read they will measure it. so there will never be a case of an examiner over estimating the distance :-)
@@UKDrivingTest i failed because it was to dark outside... i couldnt read the number plate , i m still wondering how can i see in the dark a number plate in a very poor light...
I want to know if provisional changes as at moment someone helped me apply for one but it has code 01 that means I need glasses but I only need to use glasses when I look at the screen/monitor Anyone know?
I would not worry about it, many people have an 01 on their licence but then actually no longer need glasses, maybe they have had laser surgery. Or often the other way around, no 01 code, but need glasses as eyesight has got worst with age. The main thing is: You MUST be able to read a numberplate from at least 20 metres away, using corrective eyewear if needed.
When I applied for my provisional license I ticked the box saying my eyes were fine without glasses, now I’ve been doing my lessons I’ve noticed that I can’t / struggle reading it, will I have to completely get a new license or will I be able to wear glasses on my driving test and get a new one then with 01 code on it?
I would just advise the DVLA that you now wear glasses and go from there. It is likely they will just acknowledge that and say you don't need a new licence with a 01 code, but next time you change you licence, say when you pass or move address, then the 01 code will be added.
I have glasses but still can’t quite read number plates from 20meters but if I move my glasses out a little I can read it am I allowed to move my glasses out?
Would you move your glasses on when driving? Probably not so that does not sound acceptable. Have you had a recent eye test? they might suggest a strong prescription.
@@rejiplayz5779 hmm, interesting. Technically it does no matter what the optician as if you can't read a number plate from at least 20 meters then you can't drive, even if the optician says you eyesight is perfect. Have you tried different number plates? Perhaps you find it easier to read a white number plate or a yellow one, perhaps the number plate is in bad light so difficult to read? I suspect on test if you had to move you glasses out to read the number plate the examiner would say something.
Driving Crawley cheers mate for replying but if I move my glasses out I don’t understand why the examiner should say something as I’m just adjusting it
@@rejiplayz5779 because you are not going to be adjust your glasses constantly whilst driving. If you find it hard to read a numberplate at 20 meters then you may struggle to read road signs etc. I can't be 100% sure what the examiner will say as never had this scenario, but just going with my gut.
If you can't really a number plate at 20 meters your eyesight is REALLY REALLY bad, and you 100% should not be driving. Personally the minimum requirement should be higher, for example for a driving instructor it is 26.5 meters, I feel this would be more appropriate for ALL drivers
Do you know anyone who has failed their driving test on the eyesight check?
There was someone vlogging about there fail. And it was the eyesight test I fail to remember who it was.
@@hybridangel3403 oh really! It must be very rare for someone to fail on the eyesight check, as it should really have been picked up when on lessons / private practice. Even something such as reading road signs and struggling.
Yeah i did, they made me read the same plate i got a o and 0 mixed up they failed me and revoked my licence optiction said the glasses i had were correct for me i just felt like i was scammed as they knew i suffer with dislexia and you said 3 seperte plate when all 3 times it was the same plate i had to read i rhink it was rather petty as how many people out there who can read a plate at 20 metres in the evening or in dark so this whole 20 metre is bull as it only applys during day
Question, once you read those numbers from 20 meters then your examiner will do another eye test for you? Or will he continue with the practical not related to your eyes?
Hi mate I was trying to upgrade my automatic license to manual license but on the day of the text I accidentally put hair spray in my eye therefore I couldn’t read the number plate I told the examiner he gave me three attempts but couldn’t read I am so scared he says he will tell DVLA I don’t what is going to happen please help
It's really annoying to me. I'm short sighted and have nystagmus. I can see a car and it's lights easily from like 200m away, I just struggle with text far away. I'll never need to read a number plate from such a distance, never. It's such a silly thing to be assessed on especially when I can see other vehicles from far away easily- just not text, which doesn't matter
You need to be able to read text on road signs, plus if you can't read something at 20 metres, which is not far at all, then it means you eyesight is pretty poor and you may have trouble seeing smaller hazards such as bicycles, motorbikes and pedestrians.
I agree with you it frustrates me because I can drive safely and read everything well like road signs, traffic lights I can see what's infront of me and far but having to read a relatively small writing I think can be difficult I also read yellow car templates better but I'm glad they give you three attempts
Same
@@UKDrivingTest because it’s easy for you, doesn’t mean it easy for others.
Im in a sticky situation actually. Ive never really tested myself on a 20m number plate. I wear glasses but have an eye condition which I have informed DVLA about. My lessons have gone fine, my test is tomorrow and im worrying more about failing to read the number plate than the actual test itself. I hope it goes fine. I have keratoconus and my vision fluctuates a lot, i can see better on some days compared to others because of weather ect.
Did you manage to read it?
I’ve got the same eye defect as u in both eyes and I’ve not even started my lessons yet basically from fear of completely wasting my time and alot of money but I’m at a point where I really need my licence how did u do with the test and on a scale of 1/10 how hard was it to see the plate? 1 being very difficult and 10 being very easy, ur reply would be very helpful
@@TheDeejay94 Same problem here. I just too my basic motorcycle training yesterday and thankfully reading a number plate wasn't a problem. My advice - stand next to a car and walk 28 paces (approximately 20.5 metres) away from it. Turn round and see if you can ready the registration on the car. Hope this helps.
Mark McLaughlin thanks ill give it a try
did you read it?
It is amazing how far technology and the regulations have been tightened up regarding driving tests. If you did a driving test in 1955 in a small van, as you still can today, according to my official government guide to passing the driving test back then. Paragraph 62; Commercial Vehicles. Drivers of light vans or similar vehicles which are only fitted with a driver's seat as standard equipment should bring with them a shallow box or suitable cushion on which the Examiner may seat himself securely during the test.
Really?! Not as much health and safety compared to now!.
Now examiners MUST wear a high vis jacket if the test centre has a car park they need to walk through, just in case they forgot to check for traffic and get hit.
Also for a driving test a dual accelerator MUST NOT be fitted just in case the examiner, with 20+ years or driving experience and all the training, accidentally presses the pedal and accelerates the learner and causes a crash.
@@UKDrivingTest In the 1950's not only was technology behind the times, left hand drive vehicles from the war were common and political correctness had not been thought about. Section 44 Give, by hand and by mechanical means (if fitted to the vehicle) in a clear and unmistakable manner appropriate signals at appropriate times, It is most important that other road users should know what you intend to do. Even if your vehicle is equipped with mechanical devices ("trafficators" or "winkers") you will be required to show that you are competent to use them and give the recognised hand signals, clearly and in good time. (This does not, of course apply if you are a disabled driver with only one arm; if you are driving a vehicle fitted with left-hand-drive. see paragraph 61)
For me this was the scariest part of the test
I see... or maybe i don't see ;-)
@@UKDrivingTest I see what you did there lol
@@UKDrivingTest I have a burning pocket question, is reading from the board from 20 meters only part of the test that is related to eyesight?
It is best to test your eyesight as well. Best way to do it is to go to an area with lots of parked cars, start off reading the closest then increase the distance from each different cars, you'll therefore find the point on when you're vision is blurring of you didn't make the required distance.
Also writing it down might help a lot because of your seeing multiple numbers and letters in one spot, write them under each other and circle which one you strongly think it is. Even if you get it wrong, you might have it written as one of the possibility. But obviously that's something to do as a practice because i highly doubt the examiner will let you get away with that.
Fingers crossed to everyone and I hope for those who fails the plate reading doesn't give up and has the courage to prove anyone who says they can't drive that they're wrong.
Thanks for the input.
That’s a really good idea
My driving instructor forgot to do a quick eyesight check when I first started lessons.
About 5-6 lessons in, I realised I had a bit trouble reading a speed limit sign at a distance then booked an eye test as soon as I got home.
I probably still could've read a number plate at 20-25 meters. My prescription isn't that 'strong'.
I'm now onto my 11th lesson, and wouldn't imagine driving without glasses.
...except maybe for reversing; the frames can get in the way sometimes when I'm looking over the shoulder.
*Even if you think you can see fine (I thought I did at first), I'd recommend any learner having an eye test. If you're worried about spending the £15 or so for an eye test, opticians tend to have offers for free eye tests.*
Good story, helpful for others.
In my opinion the legal minimum of 20meters is too little, if you can only jus tread it at 20 meters you can legally drive, but like you I would strongly advise the learner to go to the opticians and get a prescription.
Also worth noting eyesight can get worst as you get older or due to the job you do. When I passed my test I did not need glasses, but after working in an office for 5 years my eyesight got very bad and needed glasses. It has got a bit worst over the years, but now seems to have settled, currently without glasses I can't read a number plate from 10 meters away! let alone 20.
I understand why. Check out endmyopia. Its a fact that eyesight is different at different times of the day and after doing anything close up.
@@hybridangel3403 Yep! I definitely noticed this. It took way longer (sometimes until the next day) for me to adjust back to normal after doing a lot of close up stuff.
With my glasses now, it takes a second or two.
Thankfully(?) I'm neither short or long sighted, so it means I can pretty much wear them for any task.
@Redblade Yeah fair point age does not necessarily effect your eyesight, I have edited my comment.
I can see exercises with you eyes can help, but don't know anyone who does that.
Yes what you say is true.
Most things we look for the fixing the symptom rather the sorting the cause.
I failed today because the last YVY I don't know how too say in English and my Examiner does not say to write on paper ☹☹☹it is not FAIR
Hi, have a look at section 1.20 of the examiner guidelines here: www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1/01-the-practical-driving-test-and-extended-test-for-cars
If you feel like the examiner has not followed the guidelines and the test was not conducted properly then you could choose to complain.
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/complaints-procedure
Remember, although it is rare, if the test was poorly conduction, and not inline with their guidelines, DON'T be afraid to complain, it is vital it is flagged up to stop it happening to others.
The 20 metres requirement is based on AB12 ABC style number plates, older ABC123X had a longer distance 68 feet (21 metres) and ABC 123 even longer 75 feet (23 metres) as I recall. This is because as the number of characters increased the size of the characters became smaller. Whatever number is used it should not be a personalised number or one which is disproportionately spaced or illegal font. I think single text line as found on cars is normally used.
Yes older style number plate is 20.5 meters. But not to reliant anymore as most cars in the UK are from 2001 or newer and as such as the newer style number plates.
In fact gov.uk website does not even mention older style numberplates anymore! www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules
Here is the section from the Highway Code
www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-drivers-and-motorcyclists-89-to-102
I'm worried, I have my test next week, I have prescription grasses which I wore and saw plates fine when starting.. somewhere down the line my eyes must of gone bad because i did an eye test now and struggled, I could read it but I struggled.. I do think its a bit dated to fail reading a NUMBER PLATE considering the fact that I can read signs with no issue. Im worried
If you can read road signs then chances are you eyesight is ok.
But why not just check your eyesight, it's easy enough to do.
Just find a parked vehicle that is at least 20 meters away, which is about 5 car lengths and see if you can read it clearly. But at first best to over do it, so make sure you are 6 or 7 car lengths away just to be sure, if you can read it from there then no issue, it's the same the examiners do as outlined on this video.
I was very worried about this, I’m a -12 and -8.75 prescription but I recently passed the test fine. It’s a lot easier than you think. When you struggled to read it, your eyes might’ve been tired, or it might’ve been darker, or you may have overestimated 20m
@@fullsendmountainbiker5844 yeah I think so but I got new glasses so I was fine
I did fail though. I made 1 mistake by moving into the wrong lane on an empty round about lol
@@SimplySammyK ah shame. I feel you, I failed my first one for not clearing a right turn box, as I got confused when the crossroad repeater light light went red. Like you, it was my only mistake. But that means you’re probably test ready, if you only made that one mistake. Better luck for your next test 🤞
I have glasses and still can’t read the number 20 meters away! 😢
When did you last go to the optician?
@@UKDrivingTest hi i have glasses and contact lenses sill can't see number 20 meter away
The optician says your vision is OK for driving standar in the room but we can't do any thing if you can't see out side do you have any advise please?
Same problem 6/9 with glasses 😢
can I read the plate with my glasses on, will they request to remove my glasses?
you can wear glasses, but of course must continue to wear them while driving.
If you guys are wondering “ugh Why do you have to have an eyesight check 😞” it’s because when it comes to driving having a good eyesight is also vital because due to your poor eyesight, What if you don’t notice a hazard ahead.
I struggle to read w and m on a plate from 20m (I sometimes get them mixed up) but the rest of the letters are ok. Even if it is perfect conditions and the number plate is clean, will they give me a second chance on a different plate if I got a W or m wrong?
Have you watched the video? It gives info on this.
I swear you have to retake your theory test if you fail your sight test
nope.
@@UKDrivingTest on certain interests it mentions this and on the government website it doesn’t. I’m just worried.
If you get a letter or number wrong or mixed up can you still pass
Depends.
If you mix up an O for a 0, then nothing will be said as letters looks the same.
But if you say K in stead of J then they will probably ask you to reread it, and if needed get you to read another number plate.
is there a restriction if you pass your test wearing glasses?
no
on my first test, the numberplate i was told to read had a nw but i said nm. i wish they'd let you off with being able to read 6 letters
What happened did the examiner move you onto another number plate, or did you fail the test if you don’t mind me asking
@@fullsendmountainbiker5844 nope they got me to read the same number plate and I managed to read it no problem
Ah I see ok thats good
Could I tell the instructor beforehand about how I struggle to read the letters w and m from 20m?
Only if you have a registered learning difficultly, such as dyslexia, which you would need to advise the DVSA when booking the test, not just on the test day.
With that being said I would not worry about getting in a muddle between W and M, it is quite normal and not normally an issue, but if it is they will just ask you to read another number plate.
@@UKDrivingTest ok. I don’t have a learning disability but my worry was that if it was my third attempt and they bought me to 20 m and there was a w or m on the plate an I got it mixed up would that be a fail?
@@BikerBearMTB personally I think it is unlikely to be a fail, I would not stress about it.
The examiners are human and understand that M and W can look similar, as can 0 and O.
@@UKDrivingTest ok one last question- if they moved me onto another numberplate would they choose one without a w or m?
@@BikerBearMTB it depends what is available.
I would seriously stop stressing about it, I have never heard of someone failing the eyesight test.
Hello,
I was wondering if you know if people who are blind in one eye can drive in the UK?
My sister really wants to get a driving licence but she is blind in one eye. we have to wait a few weeks before we can see the optitions. But I would really like to know soon
Yes you can legally drive with one eye. Of course learning might be more difficult due to poorer depth perception, such as judging gaps, but still legal.
@@UKDrivingTest thank you so much ❤️
i just wanted to whether i can wear glasses or lenses on test day even after disclosing eye is perfect and no need of glasses in form while applying for provisional license?
would it be a problem for me??
I can read 20 meter but have eye floaters can i still drive and do dvla have to be told about eye floaters
No. I have eye floaters as well but most are completely transparent so doesn’t affect me at all when driving. The only thing you may need to let them know about are eye conditions that cause big black obstructions in your vision
@fullsendmountainbiker5844 ahh cool i was worried sick about driving with floaters but now im getting use to them they dont really effect my vision but i just over think stuff especially when it come to driving as i like to be over safe 🤣
I can see a number plate from 20m with glasses but the numbers and letters are quite small (I am very short sighted). However, I can see it with proper clarity with contact lenses. Could I do the test in contacts but drive with glasses after?
I would love to know thanks.
You need to ensure you are read a numberplate using whatever corrective eyewear, so if you can read it with your glasses then yes use contacts on test but glasses after.
However you want the best possible eyesight, so if you can only just read the number plate when wear your glasses then I would get a stronger precipitation, the same that is used on your contacts.
@@UKDrivingTest ok thanks. It isn’t about the prescription of the lense it is just that because the contact is closer to the eye it makes everything a little bigger than when I wear glasses (where the lense is further away from the eye). With glasses there are some letters which I find quite hard to read such as W M K N or R. However I can still read these beacause I can recognise them or pick out certain features of the letter. Most letters and numbers I can read perfectly with glasses from 20m though, but contacts just make everything a little easier to read from distances.
@@BikerBearMTBim exactly the same with my glasses as they are like -7 and make everything tiny!
@@jadedodd4653 haha yes! It’s good to finally have someone understand. It’s not really too bad to live with in everyday life for me, but I do notice it when my friends can read really small stuff and I can’t.
As an update, I took my test a few weeks ago and failed... the eyesight check was no problem, even with my short sightedness, but I failed because I waited too long in a right turn box 🤦♂️🤦♂️ I have my next test in one day wish me luck 😂😂
Excellent
:-)
What would happen if it was raining on the test would they still make you read the plate
yes definitely it is a legal requirement.
So much so if the light conditions are deemed too poor to be able to read the numberplate then your test will not go ahead.
@@UKDrivingTest on my licence it says that I don’t need to wear glasses what would happen if I show up to my test wearing them
Would it be a fail
That will not cause a problem, the test will still go ahead.
@@UKDrivingTest have you had learners that pass their tests at a time of 3:30
not had a test at that exact time, latest has been 2:47.
But if you are driving to the correct standard you can pass your test at any time of the day and any day of the week.
I've been blind in my left since I was 9 but my vision in my right eye is great. Will I be able to get a drivers licence being blind in my left eye? I'm 29
Being blind in one eye does not mean you are not allowed to drive.
They may just put a code on your driving licence, but this will not effect anything and you will be treated the same as everyone else.
Of course the only thing you might find difficult is depth perception and spacial awareness, but given you have lived with one eye for 20 years you may well have developed techniques to deal with it.
@@UKDrivingTest thank you for your reply
Do you have to reapply for your pv if you cannot read the number plates and when you get glasses?
No pretty sure you don't need to reapply, but should inform the Dvla if your wear glasses so then any future licences will have an '01' code on the back.
What do you mean by they will let you draw the numberplate or let you write down the plate number? Do you mean that you'll be writing it and they'll accept that if its right ?
yes exactly, for some with learning difficulties it is easier to draw the letter, rather than speak, for example someone with sever dyslexia who have reading difficulties, but can still copy a shape / symbol.
@@UKDrivingTest ohh I understand now haha, sadly my test is not till April.. obviously due to covid.
@@WeixDraqz if your instructor says you are ready at the moment, or will be ready prior to April, you can find a cancelation using this link: dtc4a.co.uk/BR4MF9
Is the Eyesight test Easy????
What if it is a dark and rainy day? I know I can see clearer when it is sunny. Do they take the conditions into account?
Yes, they do take conditions into account, they do not do tests in poor lighting conditions (night time) for this reason, in the rain it should not normally effective your ability to read a numberplate.
@@UKDrivingTest Ah okay, thanks for confirming. I don't wear glasses as the last time I was tested I had 20/20 in my right eye and maybe 20/40 or so in my left. I know the standard is 20/40 to drive but still a little worried that some guy with 20/5 vision is gonna expect me to read what he can lol. I'll maybe book another eye test to confirm beforehand
@@TheDas1888 no need to book an eye test if you already had one recently, just find some parked vehicles about 20 meters away and see if you can read them.
As per video the examiners may ask you to read further than 20 meters to start with, but if you can't (very rare) they will get you close, then if you still can't read they will measure it. so there will never be a case of an examiner over estimating the distance :-)
@@UKDrivingTest ah OK great. You've put my mind at ease a bit about it. I'll go test it myself next time I'm out a walk. Thanks man 🙂
@@UKDrivingTest i failed because it was to dark outside... i couldnt read the number plate , i m still wondering how can i see in the dark a number plate in a very poor light...
i cant even see with glassess from20 metres
Can the opticians do anything to help? Like a really strong prescription? Or will you need laser surgery?
I want to know if provisional changes as at moment someone helped me apply for one but it has code 01 that means I need glasses but I only need to use glasses when I look at the screen/monitor
Anyone know?
I would not worry about it, many people have an 01 on their licence but then actually no longer need glasses, maybe they have had laser surgery. Or often the other way around, no 01 code, but need glasses as eyesight has got worst with age.
The main thing is:
You MUST be able to read a numberplate from at least 20 metres away, using corrective eyewear if needed.
When I applied for my provisional license I ticked the box saying my eyes were fine without glasses, now I’ve been doing my lessons I’ve noticed that I can’t / struggle reading it, will I have to completely get a new license or will I be able to wear glasses on my driving test and get a new one then with 01 code on it?
As in I won’t need to reapply now for a new provisional
I would just advise the DVLA that you now wear glasses and go from there.
It is likely they will just acknowledge that and say you don't need a new licence with a 01 code, but next time you change you licence, say when you pass or move address, then the 01 code will be added.
I have glasses but still can’t quite read number plates from 20meters but if I move my glasses out a little I can read it am I allowed to move my glasses out?
Would you move your glasses on when driving? Probably not so that does not sound acceptable.
Have you had a recent eye test? they might suggest a strong prescription.
Driving Crawley yeah I had a recent eye test they said my eyes are ok and that these glasses are ok
@@rejiplayz5779 hmm, interesting.
Technically it does no matter what the optician as if you can't read a number plate from at least 20 meters then you can't drive, even if the optician says you eyesight is perfect.
Have you tried different number plates? Perhaps you find it easier to read a white number plate or a yellow one, perhaps the number plate is in bad light so difficult to read?
I suspect on test if you had to move you glasses out to read the number plate the examiner would say something.
Driving Crawley cheers mate for replying but if I move my glasses out I don’t understand why the examiner should say something as I’m just adjusting it
@@rejiplayz5779 because you are not going to be adjust your glasses constantly whilst driving.
If you find it hard to read a numberplate at 20 meters then you may struggle to read road signs etc.
I can't be 100% sure what the examiner will say as never had this scenario, but just going with my gut.
I almost failed for this shit I mean I still failed
If you can't really a number plate at 20 meters your eyesight is REALLY REALLY bad, and you 100% should not be driving.
Personally the minimum requirement should be higher, for example for a driving instructor it is 26.5 meters, I feel this would be more appropriate for ALL drivers