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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

Eye tests
Before driving any company vehicle, you will be asked to complete a basic sight test this will
require you to be able to read (with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) a car number plate
made after 1 September 2001 from 20 metres. (This test will be conducted on a recurring 6-
month basis)

You must also have a horizontal visual field of at least 160 degrees, the
extension should be at least 70 degrees left and right and 30 degrees up
and down. No defects should be present within a radius of the central 30
degrees.

You must tell the AMS Ltd Transport Manager and
the DVLA if you have any problem with your eyesight
that affects either eye.

If you fail the basic eye test you will be suspended
from driving and you may be asked to attend a formal
eye test to ensure that you are fit to drive. This is for
the safety of you, staff and the public.

Eye contact & thumbs up

Please ensure that whilst walking or driving around on any site you have made eye contact
with the vehicle and plant drivers before crossing their path from any direction.

• You may need to wave to attract the operators/driver’s attention
• You must then wait for their permission to cross the yard to ensure you have

been seen

This procedure is to ensure that you are kept safe and you take responsibility
for your safety and anyone else in your party whilst crossing the yard at any site
you visit.

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