Motorists fear failing UK road eyesight test as calls for 'desperate reforms' to safety rules loom

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Nearly half of UK car owners have warned they would struggle to pass the basic eyesight test required for driving, according to new research.A survey by car retailer Motorpoint found almost one in two respondents felt they would have difficulty reading a number plate from 20 metres away, the legal vision standard motorists must meet before getting behind the wheel.The findings have raised concerns about drivers' confidence in their eyesight, with Edinburgh emerging as the city where motorists were most worried.

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The report found three-quarters of drivers in the Scottish capital said they were unsure whether they could pass the number plate test.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Nottingham followed closely behind, with 65 per cent of motorists expressing concerns about their ability to meet the standard.

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Lisbon and Portsmouth both recorded figures of 64 per cent, while 63 per cent of drivers in Carlisle admitted they may struggle with the eyesight requirement.

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