Can I wear glasses for a B2 driver's license test?

[ReedMarie]

You can wear glasses for a B2 driver's license test as long as your corrected vision meets the standards. The specific requirements are as follows: 1. Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall. 2. Vision: For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or streetcars, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 3. Color vision: No red-green color blindness. 4. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. Applicants with hearing impairments who can meet the above conditions with hearing aids may apply for a driver's license for small cars or small automatic transmission vehicles.

[StAubrey]

I just got my B2 driver's license last year and wore glasses throughout the whole process. During the physical exam, the staff directly reminded me that as long as my corrected vision reached 5.0, I would pass. With my 350-degree glasses, I tested at 5.1 and passed smoothly. During the test, the examiners were very accustomed to seeing candidates wearing glasses, and I could see the rearview mirrors and road signs clearly during the road test. In fact, there are many nearsighted people taking the driver's license test now—the key is to have the correct prescription. My friend failed twice because his old glasses weren't strong enough before finally passing. Remember to get your vision tested in advance; whether you wear glasses or contacts doesn't matter—the DMV only cares about the results, not what you wear.

[MariaDella]

Having trained students for the B2 license test for over a decade, half of them wear glasses. The DMV regulations are crystal clear: corrected vision meeting the standard is sufficient. Last week, a young man passed his physical with 4.5 uncorrected vision that instantly improved to 5.0 with glasses. The key is to keep your glasses securely on throughout the test—don't remove them mid-exam to wipe sweat, which might raise the examiner's suspicion. I recommend anti-slip frames to prevent them from falling during the bumpy road test. Also, check for scratches on your lenses; I've seen students fail because blurred vision caused them to misread road signs. For contact lens wearers, always carry spare glasses in case of sudden eye irritation.

[MayaAnn]

Optical shops often encounter driver's license applicants for eye tests, where the B2 standard requires corrected vision of 5.0. Last week, I just helped a truck driver get new glasses—his old ones only reached 4.8, but after adjusting the new lenses to 5.2, he passed the third road test in one go. The key is to choose lightweight frames that don’t obstruct head movements when checking blind spots. For severe myopia, high-index lenses are recommended for clearer vision. Avoid photochromic lenses for the test—suddenly entering a tunnel and having them turn into sunglasses would be troublesome. Remember to adapt to new glasses at least two weeks before the road test to avoid dizziness.