How Can Colorblind Individuals Pass the Driver's License Physical Examination?

[LeGemma]

Green area clear and bright indicates overcorrection for myopia and undercorrection for hyperopia, while red area clear and bright indicates undercorrection for myopia and overcorrection for hyperopia. Among red-green colorblind individuals, those with protanopia can only find the purple line, those with deuteranopia can only find the red line, while those with red-green weakness or normal vision can find both lines.

[DelKaleb]

I have a friend who is mildly red-green colorblind, and he successfully passed the driver's license medical exam last year. He told me the key is preparation: practice recognizing traffic light positions more, since at intersections the red light is on top and the green light is at the bottom, and their shapes are also different—don’t rely solely on color. During the medical exam, be honest with the doctor about your condition; some hospitals allow using number- or shape-based color vision tests instead. Safe driving is the priority—don’t try to cheat with color-filtering glasses, as the consequences of an accident would be severe. If you’re really worried, you can first visit a proper ophthalmologist for a color vision test and bring the report to the exam site. He also mentioned that after passing, he uses navigation apps to alert him to signal changes while driving, and with practice, it becomes second nature.

[LeAmelia]

I consulted with a driving school instructor, and the requirements for color blindness vary from place to place. Some cities are strict, while others are more lenient. People with mild color blindness can apply for special tests, such as identifying specific symbols or light sequences instead of color checks. Before the medical examination, it's best to check local regulations online or contact the traffic management department in advance. I recommend buying a color vision training book to practice at home and memorize the position patterns of traffic lights. In actual driving, position is more important than color, but the medical examination is a mandatory step—safety first. Don't believe in folk remedies; taking the official route is more reliable. Pay attention to signal changes while driving, and practice makes perfect.

[VanAurora]

I'm colorblind and was very nervous during my driver's license test. During the medical check-up, I proactively explained my condition. The doctor used a colorblind picture book and asked me to describe the patterns or shapes instead of naming the colors. Since I had practiced those image sequences beforehand, I passed. My advice to colorblind friends is not to panic—familiarize yourself with the testing methods in advance, simulate it several times, and get help from family. The key is to honestly communicate your situation, as safe driving is the top priority. After passing, driving isn't a big issue since traffic light positions are fixed and easy to recognize.