Menu What happens in a DVLA eye test Specsavers are acting as a sole partner, working with the DVLA to deliver drivers medical visual field and visual acuity testing. We’ve been a family-run business for over 30 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. We are proud to be able to offer our professional optometry services to DVLA customers. We understand you might be feeling a bit nervous about coming into store. So to make sure it’s always as safe as possible for our colleagues and customers, we’ve made some changes to our normal practices. For the duration of your fields test you will be required to wear a Type IIR fluid resistant surgical mask provided by Specsavers at no extra cost. If you are exempt from wearing a face mask please let us know when arranging your appointment. Click here for more details on how we’re keeping customers and colleagues safe it store. What you need to know If you are invited by the DVLA to have the required test, you will receive a letter from the Drivers Medical Group. This will have an ‘M Reference number’ which is unique to you and a DVLA case number. This M reference number should be used when making your appointment at Specsavers so that we can request the appropriate paperwork. You will have a limited time to book and attend an appointment so please arrange this as soon as possible after receiving your letter. Tests are categorised into two – Group 1 and Group 2 tests. Group 1 drivers are those with an ordinary driving licence and Group 2 are vocational drivers (that is, drivers of large goods vehicles (LGVs) and passenger-carrying vehicles e.g buses). The majority of tests will involve a visual acuity test and a visual fields test. There are many make and models of fields machines but only a few of them can perform the test specified by the DVLA to meet their requirements and the DVLA Specsavers stores all have the appropriate fields machines. Not all Specsavers stores can carry out the specific DVLA test. You should refer to your letter -only those stores with the DVLA approved field machine models will be shown as an option How to book my DVLA test If you have been referred to us by the DVLA for a driver’s visual field and acuity test, you will receive a letter with details of your nearest stores so that you can make an appointment. You will need your ‘M reference number’ to book an appointment. Not all Specsavers stores can carry out the specific DVLA test. Only those stores with the DVLA approved field machine models will be shown as an option. What to expect on the day Read more List of ID’s Read more Customer checklist Read more The test – Visual Acuity Read more The test – Visual fields Read more What happens next Read more FAQs Will I get the results straight away? When will I get the results of the test and who from? Will I fail the visual field test if I miss one or two dots? I am nervous and worried about the test. Will I be allowed to take it more than once? Am I allowed to drive with only one eye? What if I have some restrictions in the movement of my head? What if I am not entirely happy with the procedure or the test? Can I continue to drive after the test? What can I do if my licence is revoked? Browse Services COVID-19 Information About © Specsavers 2021 Legal policies Privacy policy International sites Modern Slavery Act 21.10.3 To provide you with a better service, we use cookies on our pages. By using this site, you agree to our Cookie Policy. OK