Too many women drivers are taking risks by wearing the wrong type of sunglasses while behind the wheel.
Research by insurer Sheila's Wheels found that just eighteen per cent of female motorists have a pair of sunglasses specifically for driving, while sixty-one per cent said they regarded women's fashion & style as more important than safety considerations when selecting shades.
As a result many women are driving wearing sunglasses that adversely affect vision because the lenses are too dark or limit peripheral vision because their arms are too wide.
Niki Bolton, a spokeswoman for Sheila's Wheels, said female drivers need to start putting road safety ahead of women's fashion considerations.
"We'd like to encourage all women to keep a sensible, practical pair of sunglasses for driving at hand in their glove box, free of scratches and smears," added Ms. Bolton.