Introduction: With 34 million motorists in the UK(1), we are all spending more time on the road. Visual discomfort is a major concern, with fewer motorists want to drive during the night.
ENHANCE YOUR VISUAL COMFORT FOR SAFER DRIVING
Amazingly there are 34 million motorists in the UK(1) which account for around 60% of the population.
Without a doubt, we are all spending more time on the road with most journeys now made by road and the majority of these are made by car or van (2). Compared to the 1950s, a larger proportion of journeys were made by bus or coach compared to car or van (2).
However the same problem comes up every time we are behind the wheel: we don’t feel as comfortable when driving at night.
Lights at night can create reflections and glare on our glasses. They can come from all directions and different sources (headlights, traffic lights, street lamps), turning the driving experience into an inconvenience more than a real pleasure.
With 85% of people experiencing glare while driving (3), it’s understandable why 31% of people avoid driving during the night (4). Especially considering that more road accidents occur at night than during the day (5). In the fortnight directly after the clocks go back, there is an 11% increase (compared to the preceding two weeks)(6).
To help you be as safe and confident as possible, we can provide you with a new driving solution, Essilor Road Pilot lenses.
Available in single vision or Varilux lens designs, they also come automatically with Crizal Drive. A new premium anti-reflective coating that offers up to 90% less reflections at night*, leading to a decrease in glare(7). It also provides optimal clarity of vision during the day.
For an even more enhanced solution, choose Transitions XTRActive which is Ideal for active outdoor lifestyles and those who drive frequently.
- The Eyecare Trust, October 2014
- Department for Transport, 2016
- Social Media Listening on Crizal® and Coatings, Medimix, 2015
- The Eyecare Trust, populus surveyed 1,056 adults to reflect the UK population
- The Eyecare Trust, Populus surveyed 1,056 adults weighted to reflect the UK population between 15 – 16 Oct 2014
- Zurich Connect, 3 year study, http://www.zurich.co.uk
- in-Life Wearers Test “AR day and night” Eyedrive GERMANY – 2016
* vs. a standard hard coat lens with no anti-reflective coating.
