Driving: Eyesight
Commons · Question 461 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the (a) accessibility and (b) suitability of Specsavers DVLA-mandated vision testing.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 22 May 2026
Drivers who notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of an underlying medical condition that may affect their vision are required to have a visual field test conducted. Examinations by Specsavers are carried out to the exact specifications re...