Can You Get a Driver's License with Monocular Myopia?
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Regarding the decision to amend the regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driving licenses, the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139 stipulates that individuals with monocular vision impairment can apply for a motor vehicle driving license for small cars and other permitted driving models if their naked-eye or corrected vision reaches 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart, and their horizontal field of vision reaches 150 degrees. The following are the vision requirements for the driving test: 1. Requirement One: Applicants for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must have naked-eye or corrected vision of 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart for both eyes. 2. Requirement Two: Applicants for other permitted driving models must have naked-eye or corrected vision of 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart for both eyes. 3. Requirement Three: No red-green color blindness, which is consistent with the vision requirements in the actual driving school physical examination.
I have worked in the traffic management department for many years and have seen many cases of people with monocular vision successfully obtaining their driver's licenses. China's driver's license requirements are very clear: if one eye has severe myopia, but the other good eye achieves a corrected visual acuity of 5.0 or above in the test, with a horizontal field of vision no less than 150 degrees, you can apply for a driver's license. This is not just empty talk—the regulations have undergone strict safety evaluations to ensure that driving is not hazardous due to visual field defects. In practice, I recommend you first visit the designated driver's license examination medical center for a detailed test, bringing your ID and glasses. Many people worry about depth perception issues, but through training—such as using rearview mirrors and front-window blind spot monitoring systems—you can fully adapt. Don't believe online rumors about restrictions; the key is to confirm your eligibility before taking action. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
