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If I wear glasses, do I need them while driving?
I wear glasses, although my vision isn’t terrible, but I have a problem when driving at night. I have to deal with almost blinding glare from oncoming headlights, and the glasses make them worse. Can I just go without glasses while driving?
Michelle Ballestrasse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Headlights
are definitely a pain, especially the brighter ones that are becoming more popular lately. Whether you wear glasses or not, they’re a major hazard, so I absolutely empathize.The issue is, if you’re required to wear glasses for day-to-day life, you have to wear them while driving. Unfortunately, there’s no way around it. It’s for your own safety as well as the *safety of others on the road**.
If you have to wear glasses, it will be marked on your license as a requirement. If you’re pulled over and the officer notes that you’re not wearing them, you could be ticketed or even have your license revoked. It’s a
serious safety issue
, because obstructed vision increases the likelihood of accidents.But there are ways to make driving with glasses more comfortable. You can opt for glare-reducing lenses to help deal with oncoming headlights. And getting thinner frames can help with your peripheral vision.
Safe driving is important to protect both yourself and other drivers on the road. And driving safely can help save you money on your
car insurance
to boot.If you’re looking to get the best rate for your driving record, just ask
Jerry
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