Drivers seeking to renew their licenses in the United States will be subject to a new law that takes effect in a matter of months.
Transportation officials in Kentucky are implementing a new policy that requires drivers to get an eye exam before their licenses are up for renewal.
Renewal of a driver’s license in the United States will now include an additional exam (stock)
Those who do not pass the updated test will face repercussions.
Licenses in the state can be renewed for four or eight years, depending on the choice made by Americans.
According to the state’s Transportation Cabinet, the new law mandates that drivers undergo an eye exam prior to license renewal.
The test is only one minute long, and authorities do not anticipate that it will be any longer after the law is implemented.
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Drivers are free to visit whatever eye doctor they like; after the exam, they will receive a signed document.
When they go to the license registration office to get their information updated, they are instructed to present the document.
On the other hand, you can get the test done at no cost at any of the licensing regional offices.
The driver will need to take an additional test if they do not pass the first one.
The records of drivers who are required to wear corrective lenses will reflect this.
In an effort to enhance road safety, the law is set to be implemented in 2022, following a bill that was submitted in 2021.
Many of us take pleasure in driving, and by following this best practice, we can all help keep our roads safer for everyone, according to Governor Andy Beshear.
When it comes to requiring drivers to take eye exams in order to renew their licenses, Kentucky will not stand alone.
Similar driver safety regulations are in place in states like Missouri and Ohio.
To renew a driver’s license in the Empire State, one must demonstrate satisfactory visual acuity.
Opticians or the Department of Motor Vehicles can examine your eyes.
Though some examiners may decide that the test is no longer legitimate after six months, the validity of the exam is twelve months.
A number of states will be implementing new driving regulations in the coming months, including Kentucky’s license law.
Distracted driving with a cell phone will soon be outlawed in Colorado.
According to Colorado Public Radio, drivers will only be permitted to make calls while using hands-free devices.
A first-time offender will be subject to a $75 fine for violating the new statute.
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has expressed his support for the bill, saying that he thinks it will make roads safer.
Explain what “distracted driving” means.
The nation loses lives each year due to distracted driving, which is entirely avoidable.
But many motorists wrongly believe that texting or talking on a phone while driving is the only kind of distracted driving.
There are more distracting and even dangerous things to do on a phone besides making or accepting video calls, texting, calling, emailing, scrolling through or posting to social media.
Drivers are also distracted by other behaviors:
- Making changes to the GPS or radio
- Using visor mirrors for cosmetic application
- Consuming liquids while driving requires taking a hand off the wheel
- Snatching up belongings from the backseat
- Foraging in a front seat, glove compartment, or pocket
Fortunately, it is possible to avoid driving when distracted. A few tried-and-true methods for maintaining concentration:
- Set your phone to “Do Not Disturb” or “Driving Mode” to temporarily disable notifications. In both modes, you can still receive urgent calls or texts, though.
- Keep the phone in a secure location, such as your purse, the glove compartment, the middle console, or the rear seat, if you find it difficult to avoid distractions.
- Stop and park if you need to make or receive a call or send a text message.
- If it is necessary for a passenger to make a call or send a text, hand over the phone to them.
- When you drive safely in front of young, receptive passengers, you set a good example and encourage them to do the same.
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