Can I Renew My Driver's License with One Eye Blind?

[StDallas]

According to regulations: If one eye has a vision impairment, the other eye must have a naked or corrected visual acuity of 5.0 or above, and the horizontal field of vision must reach 150 degrees to apply for a motor vehicle driver's license for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, or special small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. Below is additional information: 1. Documents required for renewal: Resident ID card (for those with an ID card from another province or city, a temporary residence permit is also required) and a copy; original motor vehicle driver's license; three recent 1-inch white-background color photos of the applicant; "Motor Vehicle Driver's Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or a military regiment-level hospital; the applicant must obtain the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" from the vehicle management office and fill it out according to the instructions. 2. Processing time: The license will be issued within one working day.

[MacLogan]

I was just thinking about this issue too. I have a relative who lost vision in his left eye due to an accident and was quite nervous when renewing his driver's license. It turns out they check whether the vision in the other eye meets the standard requirements. For example, for a Class C passenger car license, the unaffected eye must have a visual acuity of at least 0.8, or be correctable to that level with glasses. His right eye had 0.9 vision, so he passed the medical exam with glasses. However, the doctor reminded him to pay extra attention to blind spots and limited visibility at night, especially when changing lanes or reversing, as there are significant safety risks. My friend mentioned he even installed a blind spot mirror for assistance, and overall his driving has been smooth. But safety comes first—it's advisable to get a comprehensive test at an official hospital medical center first, never make rough estimates yourself. If the other eye doesn't meet the standard, you'll have to stop driving temporarily—this concerns everyone's safety on the road. I've heard of people who renewed their licenses without medical exams and ended up regretting it deeply after accidents.

[MacPreston]

The vision requirements for renewing a driver's license are quite strict. According to traffic regulations, if one eye is blind, the naked vision of the other eye must be no less than 0.8, or it must meet this standard after correction. The vision restrictions for C1 or C2 licenses are relatively more lenient for monocular vision, but all must pass a medical examination certified by designated institutions. For example, when tested with a logarithmic visual acuity chart, a score of 4.9 or above is required to qualify. If passed, theoretically, one can continue driving, but the field of vision will be narrower, increasing risks during nighttime or highway driving. It is advisable to use auxiliary equipment such as blind spot monitoring systems to reduce the likelihood of accidents. Regular practice of reactions under low-light conditions and familiarization with blind spot angles before driving is recommended. However, safety should never be compromised. If the medical examination is failed, the traffic department will directly reject the license renewal application. It's best to have regular vision checks to detect and address issues early.

[LaSebastian]

I've encountered this issue before. My neighbor has poor vision in one eye and was really worried when renewing his driver's license. It turned out that as long as the other eye meets the 0.8 vision standard during the medical exam, it's generally passable. He spent some time getting tested at the hospital, and with glasses on his right eye, he qualified. Now he drives a small car for leisure without issues, though he often complains about poor visibility at night, making it easy to miss roadside details. So he says you have to get used to blind spots, like turning your head more to check when making left turns. If vision declines rapidly, it's better to prepare in advance to switch to an automatic transmission car for easier handling. It's best not to force through the license renewal—safety is more important than anything. Asking the DMV directly which hospital they recommend for the medical exam is the easiest way to go.