How to Pass the Physical Exam for Driver's License Renewal with Color Blindness?
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Here are the methods to pass the physical exam for license renewal with color blindness: 1. Try different hospitals: You can go to other hospitals for the physical exam, as each hospital has different evaluation standards for color blindness. Some hospitals have stricter standards, while others may have more lenient or vague criteria. It's possible that you might not pass at one hospital but could pass at another. 2. Wear color blindness correction glasses: You can get a pair of color blindness correction glasses, or choose to wear contact lenses, similar to how nearsighted people improve their vision with glasses. 3. Treat color blindness: If you don't want to wear glasses, you can go to a specialized eye hospital for color blindness treatment. In countries like China and the USA, technologies for treating color blindness have already been developed. 4. No traffic violations: If your driver's license is expiring and you need to renew it, not everyone is required to take a physical exam. If you have no traffic violations or points deducted, you may not need to undergo the physical exam.
I also experienced the color vision test for driver's license renewal last year. Initially, I was worried about failing, but later learned that only complete color blindness would disqualify you. During the exam, the doctor shows you that color vision test book - honestly I couldn't recognize any numbers in it. But I prepared in advance by researching common Ishihara test patterns online and memorizing some shapes like circles and triangles. The crucial part is proving you can distinguish traffic lights - in our city you can request separate red/yellow/green light testing, which I passed perfectly. Some say color-correcting glasses help, but I didn't use them as regulations neither prohibit nor explicitly permit them. I recommend calling testing centers beforehand or trying different hospitals, as doctors' approaches may vary.
