Do I need to wear glasses during the driving test if I didn't wear them during practice?
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You don't need to wear glasses during the driving test if you didn't wear them during practice. Specific reasons: When applying for a driver's license, you need to submit new photos. As long as you have the license when driving, it's unrelated to whether you wear glasses or not. If you're concerned about visibility during the test, you can wear contact lenses. Wearing glasses is mainly to pass the physical examination. During the test, wear glasses if required, otherwise it's not necessary. Precautions during practice: When practicing at the driving school, students should pay attention to the proper way of holding the steering wheel, as well as the usage of brakes, clutch, and accelerator. Always fasten the seatbelt when getting in the car, and master the operation and use of vehicle lights.
When I was learning to drive, I also thought it was convenient not to wear glasses, especially in the slow and close-range practice area where it was easy to see clearly. However, before the test, a check revealed my vision was only 4.7, below the standard. I passed the vision test during the exam by wearing glasses, but later realized the risks of driving without them on highways—distant headlights appeared blurry. I strongly advise wearing glasses during the test, as examiners strictly check the vision chart. Failing means retaking the test, wasting both time and money. While you might slack off during practice, don’t take the formal test environment lightly.
After driving for so long, I understand that vision is the foundation of driving safety. The test requires passing a vision screening to proceed. You might have practiced without glasses out of habit, but the exam environment is unfamiliar and demands accurate judgment of distances and traffic light colors. Once, I almost rear-ended someone in the rain because I wasn't wearing my glasses, realizing then that daily negligence plants hidden dangers. The exam rules protect everyone—only meeting the vision standard can prevent accidents. It's best to get your vision tested before signing up for the exam; don't take the risk.
My buddy never wore glasses while practicing driving, thinking it was fine, but failed the vision test during the exam and had to reschedule. Later, he obediently got glasses and passed. The test requires clear vision to distinguish the colors of signs 20 meters away. You might get away with it in a small practice area, but don’t gamble with luck during the actual exam—it’s a waste of effort. Poor night vision while driving is even more dangerous, so it’s better to develop the habit of wearing glasses early to save trouble.
