Can people with monocular vision obtain a driver's license now?
3 Answers
People with monocular vision can now obtain a driver's license. Those with monocular visual impairment who have a naked or corrected visual acuity of 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart in the right eye, and a horizontal field of vision reaching 150 degrees, can apply for the following driver's licenses: 1. Small cars. 2. Small automatic transmission cars. 3. Low-speed trucks. 4. Three-wheeled cars. 5. Special small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled people. Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the following requirements: 1. Height: For large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, and trolleybuses, the height must be at least 155 cm. For medium-sized buses, the height must be at least 150 cm. 2. Vision: For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the naked or corrected visual acuity of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, the naked or corrected visual acuity of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above. 3. Color vision: No red-green color blindness. 4. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. 5. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. 6. Lower limbs: Normal movement function. For manual transmission cars, the lower limb length must not exceed 5 cm. For automatic transmission cars, the right lower limb must be intact. 7. Trunk and neck: No movement dysfunction.
A few years ago, I was also worried about whether one-eyed individuals could get a driver's license. Now I know that as long as the national policy has changed, it's fine. My friend lost vision in one eye due to an accident when he was a child. Last year, he went to the hospital for a specialized vision test, and the doctor said that as long as the remaining eye has a horizontal field of vision of at least 150 degrees and corrected vision reaches 5.0, he could apply for the test. He spent several months studying theoretical knowledge, and during the actual road test, the examiner focused on checking his spatial awareness. After successfully obtaining his license, he had no trouble driving an automatic transmission car on the highway, and the car was equipped with blind-spot monitoring for added safety. I recommend consulting driving schools and the local traffic management bureau in advance to understand the local requirements and not lose hope.
As a long-time driver, I believe individuals with monocular vision need to pay extra attention to safety when obtaining a driver's license. Vision testing is crucial—it's essential to ensure the other eye functions well and has strong reflexes, preferably corrected with glasses to standard levels. I've seen cases where they tend to overlook blind spots initially, so using simulation devices during practice helps in learning to estimate distances and timing. Traffic safety isn't just about vision; mindset matters too. Stay alert, avoid fatigued driving, and choosing vehicles with assistive systems can significantly reduce risks. While regulations support it now, personal responsibility is substantial—make sure you're fully prepared before taking action.
