Why is good eyesight so important?
Most of the information we use when driving comes to us through the eyes, like the road we are travelling on, road signs, pedestrians and other vehicles. Our eyes control most of our movements and decisions while driving.
All drivers, especially you as a professional driver, must ensure that your eyes receive good care and attention because poor eyesight becomes a safety hazard to yourself and other road users.
How Are The Eyes Used When Driving?
This is the ability to focus and see clearly with both eyes. With good visual accuracy, you will see detail very easily. For professional drivers, this is very important, because good visual acuity is what helps you to identify road signs, cyclists, pedestrians and animals.
All Round Vision
This is the ability to see over a wider area without moving your eyes or your head as if you are “looking out of the corner of your eyes”.
Depth Perception
This is the ability to judge space...
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