Can people with myopia obtain a driver's license?
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People with myopia can obtain a driver's license. According to Article 11 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses' issued in China, applicants for a driver's license must meet the following vision standards: 1. For applying for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tram driving licenses, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 2. For applying for other types of driving licenses, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 3. For individuals with monocular vision impairment, if the better eye's naked or corrected vision reaches 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart and the horizontal field of vision reaches 150 degrees, they can apply for driving licenses for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, or special small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled.
I remember having myopia for many years, and I've been driving for quite a long time. Before taking the driving test, I was indeed worried about whether my vision would be a problem. The physical examination is essential, where the doctor will ask you to read the eye chart with glasses or contact lenses. The requirement is to see 4.9 or 5.0 standard with one eye. At that time, I easily passed with a newly prescribed pair of glasses. After driving, myopia is not a problem at all. As long as you wear glasses in time, it's safe and reliable. It would be dangerous if you can't see road signs or emergencies clearly. It is recommended to have regular eye examinations every year. If the prescription changes significantly, replace the lenses promptly and don't delay until it affects safety. Pay special attention to the brightness of lights when driving at night. Wearing glasses to see the road conditions clearly is a basic requirement. Myopia is absolutely no barrier to getting a driver's license as long as your corrected vision meets the standard. You'll get used to it in daily life.
