Driving eyesight requirements

Driving eyesight requirements

Eyesight requirements for the practical driving test

You are required to read a number plate on a stationary vehicle, which contains letters and figures 79mm high and 57mm wide, at a distance of 20.5 m or 20 m if the letters and figures are 50mm wide (12 m or 12.3 m respectively for category K).

If you are unable to read the number we will ask you to read another number plate. If you are still unable to read the second number plate we will measure out the precise distance from a third plate.  

If you fail to read the third plate and we are satisfied beyond doubt of your inability to comply with the eyesight requirement this will then mean we cannot teach you until you have your vision corrected.