THE UK’s roadster and coupe cabriolet drivers are being given some timely advice about looking cool behind the wheel this summer – without compromising their safety.
The trick is to avoid making a spectacle of yourself by wearing naff shades while at the same time protecting your eyes from excessive glare.
The Eyecare Trust says that sunglasses are not merely a fashion statement, even though designer models can cost hundreds.
The Trust advises drivers to choose glasses bearing the CE or BS EN 1836:2005 marks for a safe level of protection.
Don’t choose really dark glasses which could impair vision when driving. But do choose lenses with anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare.
Sunglasses with slim arms provide the greatest all-round vision, bearing in mind drivers to see at least 120 degrees.
Beware of pink or blue tinted lenses which can distort colours, such as traffic lights.
Sunglasses with graduated-tint lenses are best for drivers. They give protection from bright overhead light and leave a lighter area that is best for reading maps or dashboard instruments.
Dame Mary Perkins, founder of the Specsavers chain, says: "Sunglasses make driving in bright light easier by reducing glare from the road, especially for drivers of open-top cars.
"They also enhance contrast, provide protection from the sun and significantly reduce eye fatigue.”
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