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Safe driving in summer
SUMMER in Spain has been dubbed accident season, as millions of people take to the roads for holidays. Due to higher volumes of traffic, increased alcohol consumption, greater numbers of tourists and hot weather, there are more road traffic accidents in the summer meaning drivers need to be extra vigilant especially with their vision.
In the months of July and August 2022 alone, there were 225 deaths due to road traffic accidents in Spain. This is why, the experts at Specsavers Ópticas are urging people to make sure their eyesight will not be a cause of accidents this summer and give this advice.
Make sure your prescription is uptodate it is extremely important to keep uptodate with your eye tests at least once every two years or more often if required.
- Good vision is a basic requirement.
Choose lenses for driving in bright sunshine Polarised lenses are a good option for driving during summer months as they eliminate glare. They also offer 100 per cent UV protection, improve contrast and help ease the strain on your eyes.
Avoid dry eyes Make sure air vents are angled in such a way that cool air is not blowing into the face. Also make sure to blink regularly, to prevent dryness.
Martin Blake, director of Specsavers Ópticas in Santa Ponça said: “Good eyesight is one of the most basic requirements of safe driving. It means drivers will be able to spot potential dangers, see pedestrians and other vehicles, read road signs and judge speed, distance and movement. Before you take to the road this summer make sure you have an uptodate eye test to ensure that you can see clearly.”
For more information or to book a test visit www.specsavers.es
