DGT advice for driving with glasses or contact lenses in Spain

The objective of the Traffic Authorities is to guarantee the maximum possible safety on Spanish roads

1. If you use glasses or contacts, the DGT recommends that they be used throughout the journey to guarantee the best possible vision at the wheel.
2. For those drivers who need glasses to better view objects ‘up close’, they recommend the use of progressive lenses to be able to correctly observe the information on the vehicle’s dashboard.
3. In addition, when the sun dazzles the road, sunglasses will mitigate the sensation of glare, so it is advisable to carry them in the vehicle whenever you are driving during the day.
4. On the other hand, if the driver has problems at night, the DGT recommends trying to avoid driving as much as possible during these hours or in bad weather.
5. As speed increases, the field of vision naturally narrows. If you are travelling fast, particularly if you have issues with your vision, it is always advisable to reduce your speed to avoid the so-called ‘tunnel effect’, that is, the narrowing of vision towards the central part of the road.

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