• Up to thousands of casualties are linked to poor driver vision
• The risk of a collision rises by 20% on dark, wet evenings
• One in seven people knows someone who is breaking the law over eyesight requirements*
Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance is concerned about the number of drivers taking to the roads with defective vision. Far more than a personal safety issue, DZRA says people driving with substandard vision pose a significant risk to anyone sharing the road with them. Up to thousands of casualties every year in Zimbabwe are linked to poor driver vision. Research also reveals that one in seven people reported knowing a relative, friend, or coworker who is breaking the law by not meeting eyesight requirements, while one in five drivers has not had an eye test in more than two years. The situation worsens as daylight hours diminish and summer conditions set in, with collision risk rising around 20% on dark, wet evenings compared with dry daylight conditions.
Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance says that simply ensuring your eyes – and your vehicle – are ready for winter driving can dramatically cut the risk of a crash.
B Tom explained that it should be a straightforward process to reduce this risk. “Vision loss can creep up gradually, and many people don’t realise how much their sight has deteriorated. Regular eye checks should be as routine as servicing your car”, he said.
Dzra’s advice for staying safe in the dark:
• Book a vision test if you haven’t had one recently. If you notice changes in your vision or suspect things might be changing, book an eye test as soon as possible.
• Clean your windscreen, mirrors and spectacles before every journey to maximise visibility.
• Check your headlights and rear lights frequently, ensuring bulbs and lenses are clean and functional.
• Avoid tinted glasses at night, which can reduce the ability to detect hazards or pedestrians.
• Plan your journey around poor weather and consider delaying travel during periods of heavy rain or high winds.
• Slow down or stop somewhere safe if you find yourself dazzled by low sunlight or headlight glare. Don’t drive again until your vision recovers.
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- 4 call-outs per year
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- 240 km radius
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Covers up to 5 family members at the same address — whether they’re driving or passengers.
Services include:
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- Vehicle jumpstart
- 2 call-outs per year
- Retrieval of locked-in keys
- 30 km radius
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Services include:
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- Flat battery and tyre change
- Drive Zim road reports
- 1 call-out per year
- 20 km radius
- Retrieval of locked-in keys
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