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[Craig380]

Sorry to hear that

[admin]

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Sorry to hear that RT.

Me too. Hard news.

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[Seeker]

That's awful. Can the test be retaken if there's any sign of improvement? Can it improve?


I know I will have to give up riding one day but I can't imagine what I'll do instead.

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I understand that the police are going to start checking driver's eyesight if they pull you over for something under "Cassie's Law". A failure to read a license plate from 20m may result in a loss of license and a fine of upto £1000.


Since I'm a worrier I was at the window reading the license plates of my neighbour's cars across the street. (all read ok).

[garynortheast]

I'm very sorry to hear that RT. Hope you're able to do something to improve your eyesight and get back on the bike.

[redtrummy]

Thank you all for your messages. I did try and enroll onto an Oxford Uni trial to try and improve damaged peripheral vision in stroke patients but its not likely to proceed for another 12 mths at least . The annoying thing thing is the advice from the DVLA is to practice using a scanning technique looking side to side. I do that anyway, being on the road for some 55 years without any serious crashes means I must have some survival instinct. I will have to get retested to make sure there is no worsening of my vision in 12 mths and then may have to (will) be required to do a driving assessment. If all goes well then I can return to the road. My straight ahead vision is fine. I can read a number plate at 30 mtrs +. I do understand the need for the DVLA to verify that my sight does not deteriorate in any way, but it could be done another way , even an eye test every month, (would be willing to pay) but it is what it is. Next project is to sort out an electric bike kit, then during the winter I might strip the Cub down with a view of trying to slow down the oil leaks. At the moment its working as a dead loss system!
Thanks again, I intend to stick around this site, it was a life saver during the Covid lock down - I am very grateful.