I did the right thing, didn't I?

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My Dad had to renew his driving licence. I helped him fill in the form. We ticked th box where it says he has problems with his eyes, becuase he is seeing Moorfields about a cataract op.

Now they have sent him a form to fill in. And he is panicking. He got the form on Teusday. I don't live near but will wee him tomorrow (Saturday) and will look at the letter and help him complete the form.

He is panicking because my mum was recently taken ill and is in a rehab unit. He needs to drive there to see her, bus is possible but he would have to walk about half a mile from the stop to the hospital. He is worried he will lose his licence now.

Of course he spoke to a friend with eye probs who said he didn't tick the box. I told my dad I thought that was irresponsible and what if this man causes a crash? My husband told me about someone who is being charged with manslaughter after someone died in an accident.

I did the right thing didn't I? Getting dad to tick the box?

Thanks everyone.
He is ok driving now in daylight and luckily the unit mum is in have open visiting. He goes mid morning and leaves at 3

I told him that if he wasn't to drive then the optician or GP or consultant would have told him so already.

Thanks everyone, I will see what the letter and form say tomorrow

Have a google for community transport. We have a charity down here that provides transport and you only pay for the mileage.

Whoops just seen your last post. Hope your mum is ok z

Absolutely yes! This self declaration of eyesight is one of the things I want changing on the drivers licence. It should include mandatory testing and a form filled in by an option.

Yes I know cost and all that but its pennies compared to a life.

There are so many conditions that can cause sight issues including natural ageing. It would just make sense to change the culture around this and see a compulsory sight test every 3-5 years a part of your driving responsibility depending on age.