Best Sunglasses for Driving

Our best driving sunglasses help get you from point A to B, whilst being comfortable and stylish. Anti-glare sunglasses with darker shades are well suited for driving. Choosing a fit which doesn’t interfere with your peripheral vision is also important.

Things to consider

When it comes to driving, the best sunglasses should be able to effectively deflect glare. Glare can cause a serious hazard for drivers, especially when travelling at high speeds. Many things can reflect glare from the sun, such as puddles, other vehicles and even your own car’s bonnet. As well as being safe, a good pair of driving sunglasses should also be comfortable, especially for those long drives. Comfortable sunglasses are also less likely to cause a distraction to drivers. Other features include:

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Driving sunglasses can either have a variable tint or fixed tint. Variable tint lenses adapt to different lighting, changing the density of the tint accordingly. Fixed tint lenses, however, stay the same darkness, no matter how sunny it is.
Not all photochromic (variable tint) lenses are suitable for driving. This is because windscreens already offer UV protection, which can delay how quickly the variable tint lenses lighten or darken. For photochromic lenses, view our lens add-ons here.
Polarised sunglasses have fixed tint lenses, which reduce glare. However, the lenses on driving sunglasses shouldn’t be too dark either, as this can disrupt the driver’s vision.
Not all coloured lenses are suitable for driving sunglasses. Some colours impact how well a driver perceives their surroundings and even traffic lights. For example, blue, green and pink lenses will affect how clearly a driver sees red lights.
Grey and brown coloured lenses are ideal for driving sunglasses, as they are neutral and will not alter how drivers see different colours. Yellow and amber lenses can even increase the contrast between colours, however shouldn’t be worn during night.
Sunglasses with thick frames and arms can also block the driver's peripheral vision, making them unsuitable for driving.
Graduated lenses are often preferred for driving. The top of these lenses is dark, to provide protection from the sun. The bottom of the lenses however are clearer, which allows the driver to easily see the controls of the vehicle

Best Sunglasses for Driving

Some of our best choices of sunglasses for driving are: