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Home » Everyone with a car ‘should take this test every 2 years’ but no-one knows it
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Everyone with a car ‘should take this test every 2 years’ but no-one knows it

By staff4 August 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

The Government has pointed to NHS guidance recommending adults have their eyes tested every two years – but most people are unlikely to go for eye tests this often

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The Government has highlighted NHS guidance suggesting adults should have their vision checked every two years(Image: Getty)

All motorists ought to be undertaking a crucial examination every two years based on NHS recommendations. However, it’s something the majority of us overlook or remain unaware we should be completing.

The Government has highlighted NHS guidance suggesting adults should have their vision checked every two years. This ensures they remain safe whilst on the roads, and to determine whether they might require spectacles or contact lenses to enhance their sight.

Yet most individuals – particularly younger adults – are unlikely to attend eye examinations this frequently, unless they have a concern or medical condition. Some individuals can go for years without having their vision tested, and may only attend when they believe there is an issue. In other related news, UK drivers could face £200 fines for come action under a little-known Highway Code rule.

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Approximately 40 million people hold a driving license in the UK

This comes following proposals that elderly people might be compelled to undergo compulsory eye examinations to maintain their driving privileges, amid growing debates over the safety of older motorists, reports Birmingham Live.

It might surprise drivers to discover they should be having their eyesight examined every two years. The Department for Transport stated: “The NHS recommends adults should have their eyes tested every two years and drivers are legally required to inform the DVLA if they have a condition which affects their eyesight. We are committed to improving road safety and continue to explore ways to achieve this.”

As per G&M Direct Hire, approximately 40 million people in the UK hold a driving license. Over 60% of those drivers commute to work in their cars, despite the country having a relatively good public transport service. For that reason, having good eyesight is crucial whenever getting behind the wheel. You might think that your vision will remain the same for a long time, yet, in most cases, it worsens.

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Older drivers are particularly at risk of vision decline; nonetheless, a significant number of drivers need glasses or lenses for driving. According to Advanced Motorists, some are driving behind the wheel with the incorrect prescription, as they haven’t had an eye test within the recommended timeframe.

The NHS website said: “The NHS recommends that you should have your eyes tested every two years (more often if advised by your ophthalmic practitioner or optometrist). An NHS sight test is free of charge if you’re in one of the eligible groups and the test is considered clinically necessary.”

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