Can You Get a Driver's License with One Blind Eye?
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You can get a driver's license with one blind eye. The age requirements for obtaining a driver's license are: 1. For applying for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles, the applicant must be between 18 and 70 years old; 2. For applying for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old. A driver's license, also known as a motor vehicle driving license, must meet the driving permit conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council. After passing the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driving license.
When it comes to whether you can get a driver's license with one blind eye, I've actually thought about this myself because I have a friend who went through this process. According to driving test regulations, monocular vision isn't an absolute barrier—the key is testing. In China, the vision requirement for a driver's license is that your uncorrected or corrected vision must reach at least 0.8. For those with one eye, tests for visual field range and stereoscopic vision function are conducted to ensure you can fully perceive your surroundings. My friend went to the hospital for a professional examination, and the doctor confirmed he had sufficient visual field and proper depth perception before he passed the medical exam. While driving, he does need to be extra careful—like turning his head more to check blind spots when reversing or making turns. After passing the test, he drives quite smoothly, but regular check-ups are necessary to prioritize safety. I believe that as long as you meet the requirements, don't lose hope—consult a driving school or traffic department first and give it a try.
