Can You Get a Driver's License with One Blind Eye?
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You can get a driver's license even if one eye is blind. Before the policy was revised, individuals with monocular vision were not allowed to obtain a driver's license, but after the policy change, they became eligible. The revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" in 2016 clearly states: For those with monocular vision impairment, if the better eye (the eye with better vision) achieves a naked or corrected visual acuity of 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart, and the horizontal visual field reaches 150 degrees, they can apply for a driver's license. (Note: People with red-green color blindness are still not allowed to obtain a driver's license.) Additional information: 1. For individuals with monocular vision, the driver's license medical examination is not much different from that of normal people, except for some special requirements regarding vision, so the process is not particularly troublesome. 2. There is an additional special test item for individuals with monocular vision during the vision examination: the horizontal visual field test. This ensures that drivers with monocular vision can clearly see straight ahead and effectively avoid driving risks from the left and right sides.
I have an old classmate who is blind in one eye, and he still got his driver's license and has been driving for many years. In China, the regulation states that as long as the other eye has a naked vision of 0.8 or above and a visual field of more than 120 degrees, it's acceptable. He went to the vehicle management office for a detailed physical examination, and the doctor said it was fine, so he proceeded with the test. While driving, depth perception is slightly affected, such as being a bit slower in judging distances, but with practice, he got used to it. He also installed a blind spot monitoring system for added safety. I suggest you directly consult the local traffic management department—they offer free assessments—and don’t make assumptions. Safety comes first; if it’s not feasible, rely more on public transportation to avoid accidents. Training your eye to adapt to the environment in daily life is also a good approach.