§ Sir Trevor SkeetTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will consider making it a condition for the grant of a motor vehicle licence that the applicant should be subject to a test for night blindness.
§ Mr. NorrisComplete night blindness is a very rare condition, and such a general test would not be appropriate. It is notifiable under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and is normally a bar to driving. However, special tests are used to see whether a person so affected is capable of adequate vision driving at night using vehicle headlights. Night blindness is not to be confused with night myopia which is more common and not notifiable as it is normally overcome by vehicle headlights and street lighting.