Driving when you have poor vision
• Have vision checked regularly.
• Avoid driving at night whenever possible.
• Avoid driving during adverse weather conditions.
• Avoid driving in areas of low illumination.
• Allow eyes to adjust to low illumination levels before staring out.• Reduce vehicle speed after sundown.
• Keep vehicle windshield and headlights clean.
• Keep interior car lights turned off.
• Use high beams whenever possible and legal.
• Avoid looking directly at headlights, use quick glances to check approaching traffic.
• Remember the position and placement of traffic signals.
• Look beyond lights or to the right of them.
• Keep panel lights at highest illumination levels.
• Wear sunglasses only during daylight hours.
• Use day/night rearview mirrors to reduce glare.
• Stay farther back from car ahead.
• When passing, allow for a greater distance ahead.
• Use known distances, parked cars, city blocks, telephone poles to judge distances.
• Move the eyes and head slightly to see movement to the sides.
• Read warning signs that accompany flashing signals.
• Install special mirrors if movement constricted.
• Avoid eyeglass frames with wide side pieces.
• Avoid smoking in the vehicle.
• Use medications for eye conditions at prescribed intervals.
• Allow time to adjust to newly prescribed lens before attempting to drive.
• Become accustomed to new lenses after surgery before attempting to drive.
• Discontinue driving when sight temporarily lost or affected due to surgery.
• Be familiar with the shapes of traffic signs.