They’re not just for the summer months, either. In fact, sunglasses are especially important for motorists during the winter, when the sun hangs low in the sky and can cause visibility to be greatly reduced in the mornings and afternoons. In addition, spectral control reduces short-wave blue light to make landscapes more vivid, and of course, the polarisation reduces glare.

DRIVING sunglasses aren’t just about fashion (though looking good behind the wheel never hurts); they’re designed specifically to help reduce glare from the sun and improve clarity of vision to help you get to your destination safely.

For a start, they’re photochromic, which means they react to UV light to increase protection when the sun intensity increases, thereby reducing eye strain and making it easier to discern shapes. American brand Serengeti claims to have the most driver-focused sunglasses on the market, with “Drivers” lenses (trademarked in 1985) that offer three beneficial features for motorists.

To modern eyes the Persol Protector eschews steampunk cool, with a vintage aesthetic that is clearly as functional as it is stylish. That function was crucial to early desert explorers and high altitude climbers of the 1930s, with the leather sweatband and blinders keeping the sweat, dust and icy wind away from the adventurers’ precious peepers.The car maker teamed up with French eyewear brand Brett to create the Donkervoort Eyewear collection, which includes the Theo model you see here.

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The frames also held the head very well, we found, with no unwanted movement when rotating to focus on different directions of travel while pulling out of junctions. Stories and advice about our beloved classics Are these the 23 ugliest cars ever made? Alan Mann unveils electric Ford Mustang restomod Goodwood Revival's cutest race? Yes and no › More here... Product Dimensions】: Lens Height: 40MM(1.57 inches) | Lens Width: 64MM(2.51 inches) | Temple Length: 135 MM(5.31 inches) | Nose Bridge: 16MM(0.62 inches) | Frame Length: 144MM (5.67 inches)