Can You Wear Contact Lenses for a Driver's License Test?
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You can wear contact lenses for a driver's license test. Here are the relevant details: 1. Vision correction requirements: For drivers applying for large passenger vehicles, medium-sized passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tram licenses, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; for drivers applying for other license types, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 2. Examination room requirements: Contact lenses can be worn during the test in the examination room, but no electronic devices such as mobile phones or headphones are allowed. Additionally, according to the latest regulations, wearing slippers during the test is prohibited.
Wearing contact lenses during the driving test is completely fine. The rules allow any method of vision correction as long as you can pass the vision test section. I personally wore contact lenses and passed all sections of my driving test. The test center will check if you can see distant signs clearly, such as license plate numbers 20 meters away, without specifying that you must wear glasses. The advantage of contact lenses is that they provide a wider field of vision during the test and while driving, unlike glasses which can be limited by frames or have the risk of slipping. However, it's important to note that the contact lenses should be a brand you are familiar with and wear regularly—don’t switch to a new brand right before the test, as this could cause dryness or discomfort and affect your performance. On the day of the test, bring a spare pair of glasses in case of emergencies, such as dry eyes or allergies. Safety-wise, meeting the vision standards is the most critical factor to ensure comfortable driving all day. Additionally, check local regulations as some places might have minor specific requirements, but generally, as long as your corrected vision meets the standard, you’re good to go.
