From owner-i_see@indiana.edu Tue May 23 20:33:24 EST 1995
Date: Tue, 23 May 95 20:25 EST
From: John Richter <0007249877@mcimail.com>
Subject: 20/40 vs. 20/20 While Driving
Status: RO
X-Status: 


> I find 20/40 driving at night a tad dangerous.
> I woulndt recomend this. stick to 20/20 correction for potentially dangerous
> activities like driving at night.
> 
> 20/40 driving during the day is seems ok. the traffic authorities will
> give you a license if you are within 20/40.
> 
> Vic

Vic, 

You're absolutely right that for some people 20/40 could be very dangerous for
driving at night.  That really hasn't been a challenge for me.  Since I've been
"sunning" I've noticed that my night vision has improved dramatically.  I used
to regularly "flash" oncoming cars at night thinking they had their brights on -
most of the time they didn't.  Now, even if I know someone has their brights on
it doesn't bother me a bit!  

I've lived in the same town for all my life, so I'm very comfortable and
familiar with everywhere that I drive.  Normally, night or day 20/40 is easy
for me.  However, when I'm going out of town on business, or to a place I've
never been before, I always wear 20/20 correction.  

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