Millions of people all over the world face the grim prospect of losing their driving privileges, their mobility, and to a great extent their freedom, due to a deterioration in their eyesight or a disabling eye disease. The message of this handbook is simple: in many cases, people with low vision can and do receive, retain and safely exercise their driving privileges. The volume presents a discussion on the realities of low vision conditions, together with a practical programme designed to help low vision individuals maximise their chances of retaining and/or extending their driving privileges. It also provides a detailed description of driving vision regulations in every state in the USA.
Author(s): Eli Peli, Doron Peli
Edition: 1
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 212
Tags: Транспорт;Техническая эксплуатация автомобилей;
Preface......Page 3
Contents......Page 7
1 - The Freedom to Drive......Page 14
2 - Vision and Driving......Page 23
3 - The Medical Side of Low Vision......Page 46
4 - Thinking About Driving......Page 60
5 - Getting Ready to Drive......Page 71
6 - Learning to Drive......Page 77
7 - On the Road - Driving with Low Vision......Page 82
8 - If All Else Fails - How to Get Where You Want Without A Car......Page 88
9 - Conclusion - Daring to Succeed......Page 93
Appendix A - Federal Legislation......Page 95
Appendix B - Information/Aid Sources......Page 98
Appendix C - Terms You Should Know......Page 105
Appendix D - Low Vision Driving Aids......Page 113
Appendix E - State Vision Requirements......Page 135
Appendix F - Bibliography......Page 194
Index......Page 200
