One in eight think they'd fail retest

POLL FINDS CONCERN AMONG CITY DRIVERS

- By HERALD REPORTER

ALMOST one in eight drivers in Plymouth (12%) believe they would fail their driving test if they had to retake it today - with poor eyesight, bad habits and nerves potentially to blame.

To mark Road Safety Week, a Specsavers poll found that nearly 39% of drivers in the region fear they'd be marked down for their inability to parallel park, while 11% admit they're now confused by new road signs and driving laws.

It’s not just driving skills holding them back - a lack of awareness around vision requirements also contributes.

Only 14% of drivers in the region describe their understanding of the UK’s eyesight rules for motorists as ‘excellent’ and 12% of those without perfect vision believe their years of driving experience compensate for not being able to see clearly.