I WAS disturbed to read some weeks ago of a contributor saying he found it impossible - and therefore too dangerous - to keep his eyes on the road while driving as well as checking on his speedometer.

It must take courage to confess in the pages of a newspaper that he can only manage one task at a time.

But does this mean he is also unable to glance regularly into his rear view mirror, which I believe is a legal requirement?

God gave us five senses to use and versatility would seem a strong advantage in driving safely. Many drivers instinctively know when the sound of the engine suggests something is amiss.

We are expected to listen as well as watch for hazards. Many instinctively know from the feel of the toe on the accelerator whether they are keeping to the appropriate speed and, again, from the sound of the engine revs.

One can but extend sympathy to those similarly afflicted to this contributor. Whether it is a chronic condition or susceptible perhaps to a course of behaviour modification therapy may be worth pursuing.

I'm thinking of the kind where photographs are passed before the eyes while electrodes are attached to the appropriate parts of the body, on this occasion the automatic boot-up-the-backside variety.

WENDY HANDS,

Upton-upon-Severn,

Worcestershire.