What are the vision requirements for motorcycles?
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Motorcycle license requires both eyes (including corrected vision) to achieve a visual acuity of 4.9 or above, and both eyes must meet this standard. Age requirements for obtaining a motorcycle license: Applicants for light motorcycle models must be between 18 and 70 years old, while applicants for ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles and ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles must be between 18 and 60 years old. Materials required for obtaining a motorcycle license: Original ID card, 8 one-inch white background photos or electronic one-inch photos. If taking the test in a different location, a residence permit is also required. For additional licenses, the original driver's license must be provided.
Naked eye or corrected vision reaching above 4.9 is sufficient. When I took my motorcycle license test, the medical examiner asked me to read the eye chart, and I had to clearly see the third row from the bottom on the E chart. Myopic friends don’t worry—if you can meet the standard with glasses, you’re qualified. The key is not to have color blindness, especially red-green color blindness, because riding a motorcycle requires clear visibility of traffic lights. I met a guy who usually doesn’t wear glasses but borrowed a pair on the day of the medical exam to pass. Also, remember to test monocular vision—each eye must meet the standard. Those who love riding with sunglasses should be extra careful, as vision can decline in low light. It’s advisable to get your prescription checked at an optician before the test to avoid failing at the medical exam stage.
