Can people with color weakness pass the driver's license physical examination?
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People with color weakness can pass the driver's license physical examination, as the law stipulates that only those without red-green color blindness are eligible to apply for a driver's license. Below is relevant information about obtaining a driver's license with color weakness: 1. Ways to pass the driver's license physical examination with color weakness: (1) Undergo the examination under well-lit conditions; (2) Wear color weakness correction glasses: Whether for color weakness or myopia, wearing glasses is permitted during the driver's license physical examination. Therefore, individuals with color weakness can purchase correction glasses from specialized stores, which can enhance their perception of color contrast; (3) Inform the staff about the condition: Medical personnel will arrange different color blindness tests upon understanding the situation, thereby increasing the chances of passing for individuals with color weakness. 2. Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the following requirements: Color vision: No red-green color blindness; Hearing: Ability to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. Those with hearing impairments who can meet the above conditions with hearing aids are eligible to apply for a motor vehicle driver's license for small cars and small automatic transmission vehicles, etc.
I just got my driver's license and can talk about this. The color vision test at the medical exam used those colored dot patterns with hidden numbers or shapes. Actually, color weakness varies in severity—mild cases are fine as long as you can distinguish traffic lights. I remember there was a red-green test image where I had to identify an animal shape. It was a bit challenging, but I passed. The doctor said not to worry since traffic lights follow a standard layout with red on top and green at the bottom, plus countdown timers for assistance. As long as you can generally tell red from green, it's okay. Honestly, with all those reckless e-bike riders weaving through traffic nowadays, they're the real hazard. When driving, paying attention to the height of light poles can also help with judgment.
