Less than half of UK motorists surveyed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) know they must be able to read a number plate from 20 meters away in order to drive safely. As a vision test, ...

Older drivers could have their licences taken away if they fail an important number plate test. It comes as the Government plans a major crackdown in relation to the safety of pensioners on the roads.

A million drivers could be breaking a key safety rule every day in the UK- and would fail a 20 metre test. The worrying figures come amid concerns that too many motorists on our roads are not safe. It ...