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Driving Blind: The hidden danger on our roads. A Behind The Headlines special telling the story of Marie Cunningham and Grace Foulds—two lives lost because a driver ignored medical warnings about his eyesight. We explore the shocking gaps in the UK’s licensing system, the fight for mandatory vision checks, and the campaign for change led by grieving families determined to prevent future tragedies.
Produced and presented by Stan Tomkinson. Picture © Alamy
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