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Visual field requirements for driving in Sweden are strict, with expensive simulator tests for dispensations. Future research aims to develop evidence-based visual standards for driver safety.

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  • Examination of the cost and accessibility of simulator testing for drivers.

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    • Sweden's visual driving standards incorporate European guidelines with additional visual field specifications.
    • Dispensations for visual field requirements necessitate medical approval and a driving simulator test.
    • The driving simulator test is costly (2,000 euros) and available at a single location.

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    • Current regulations require specific visual field standards for drivers in Sweden.
    • The expensive and limited accessibility of simulator tests for dispensations warrants further investigation.
    • Future research using driving simulator data could inform more evidence-based visual requirements for distinguishing safe from unsafe drivers.