What are the vision requirements for a driver's license?
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To apply for A1, A2, A3, B1, or B2 driver's licenses, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other driver's licenses, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Other requirements: 1. Height and age: Age: 18-70 years old; Height: For applying for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses, the height must be above 155 cm. For applying for medium-sized passenger vehicles, the height must be above 150 cm. 2. Hearing: Each ear must be able to distinguish the direction of the sound source when the tuning fork is placed 50 cm away. 3. Limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions.
I remember the vision test during my driver's license medical exam was quite strict. Your uncorrected or corrected vision must reach at least 4.9, which means being able to see the eighth line of that standard E-chart clearly. If your vision is poor, wearing glasses will get you through, no worries, but complete color blindness is not allowed because you need to distinguish traffic light colors when driving. Your visual field must also be normal without any blind spots. Back then, I had pretty severe myopia but passed the test after wearing glasses. The medical exam also checks blood pressure and hearing since driving safety is crucial. Different license types have slightly varying requirements – passenger vehicle licenses are more lenient, but commercial vehicle licenses are stricter. If your vision is insufficient, I'd recommend getting glasses in advance or considering laser eye surgery. Driving is no trivial matter – poor vision increases accident risks, especially at night or in bad weather. I think these requirements are reasonable to protect both yourself and others, so never push your limits.
Recently, I went to take my driver's license test and was super nervous about the vision check before the medical exam. The doctor used an eye chart to test my naked-eye vision, which needed to be above 4.9. Since I'm nearsighted, I wore my own glasses for the corrected vision test and passed easily. The color blindness test used various colored picture cards—I know some friends with color weakness who had no issues, as long as they weren't completely colorblind. The visual field test was also simple, just moving my eyeballs around. My driving instructor said vision is crucial for safe driving, like reading road signs in fog or avoiding emergencies. Other medical tests included an ECG and urine test, but vision was the core. If your vision isn't up to par, surgery or contact lenses are options—don't wait until the test to panic. I suggest practicing the vision test beforehand, getting used to the E-chart to save time and effort. Safety comes first, and high standards actually make people drive more confidently.
The vision requirement for obtaining a driver's license is to achieve 4.9 either with naked eyes or with glasses. During the physical examination, visual acuity and color vision are tested. Wearing glasses is acceptable, but color blindness is prohibited from driving due to the importance of traffic light colors. Normal field of vision is sufficient. I went for the physical examination and didn't pass with naked eyes, but passed with glasses. Different license types, such as Class C, have looser requirements, but all must meet the standards. Don't worry, if you don't pass, quickly get glasses to correct your vision. Driving safety depends on this.
