Fit to drive



October 2024

  • Police checks to test drivers’ vision (0)
  • Wake up call for Scotland’s drivers (0)
  • November 2023

  • “It is crucial that you can see enough to be safe on the road” (1)
  • October 2023

  • Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive (0)
  • August 2023

  • Government considers changes to driver licensing for people with medical conditions (0)
  • July 2023

  • New research project aims to assess the effectiveness of ‘caffeine-naps’ for sleepy drivers (0)
  • June 2023

  • Researchers and driving assessors join forces to support drivers with dementia (0)
  • May 2023

  • Motorists’ vision ‘falling short of legal eyesight standards’ (0)
  • April 2023

  • Regular eye tests “one of the best” road safety measures (0)
  • March 2023

  • OPINION: law change needed to recognise the importance of vision to road safety (4)
  • Is your vision roadworthy? (0)
  • November 2022

  • “Low winter sun can pose a real hazard to drivers” (1)
  • October 2022

  • Road Safety Trust seeks applications for funding (0)
  • September 2022

  • “Whatever your age, good eyesight is vital when using the road” (0)
  • August 2022

  • Funding applicants encouraged to attend Road Safety Trust webinar (0)
  • September 2021

  • Number plate test ‘an easy way to regularly self-check eyesight’ (1)
  • March 2021

  • Overhaul of rules on driver medical fitness needed (0)
  • September 2020

  • Drivers reminded of the importance of good eyesight (2)
  • October 2019

  • Current eyesight test ‘not fit for purpose’ (0)
  • August 2019

  • ‘Tough measures’ to tackle bus driver fatigue (0)

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