What is the required vision standard for a driver's license medical examination?

[Tammy]

For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tram driving licenses, the naked-eye or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other driving license categories, the naked-eye or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Other medical examination items for driving include: 1. Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybus driving licenses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized bus driving licenses must be at least 150 cm tall. This is the first step in the driving medical examination. 2. Color vision: No red-green color blindness. This requirement is consistent with the vision standards in the driving medical examination. 3. Hearing: Ability to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear 50 cm away from a tuning fork. 4. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. 5. Lower limbs: Normal movement function. For applicants of manual transmission vehicles, the length difference between the lower limbs must not exceed 5 cm. For automatic transmission vehicles, the right lower limb must be intact. 6. Trunk and neck: No movement dysfunction.

[Kimberly]

I remember the vision test for the driver's license physical exam is quite crucial as it relates to driving safety. The vision requirement is generally that the corrected visual acuity of both eyes should not be lower than 4.9, which corresponds to 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. It's fine to wear glasses or contact lenses during the test. If your uncorrected vision is poor, as long as the corrected vision meets the standard, there's no need to worry. Additionally, color blindness, especially red-green color blindness, is an absolute no-go as it makes it impossible to distinguish traffic lights—this is a hard disqualifier. Different types of driver's licenses have varying requirements; for example, small passenger vehicles may have more lenient standards, while large trucks or buses might be stricter. My friend once barely passed the vision test by taking extra time to adjust his lenses. It's advisable to rest your eyes well before the exam and avoid staying up late, as poor vision can easily lead to accidents. In short, meeting the standard is fundamental to ensuring clear vision while driving.

[DiKira]

After driving for so many years, I know how crucial vision is for safety. During the driver's license physical exam, the vision requirement is at least 4.9 with correction, and wearing glasses during the test is acceptable. If your uncorrected vision is poor, passing with corrected vision is fine. The key point is that red-green color blindness is strictly prohibited—failure to distinguish traffic lights means immediate disqualification. Different license categories have varying requirements; for example, the standard for a C1 ordinary car is slightly lower, while B-class large vehicles have stricter standards, so check the specifics before your physical exam. Don’t underestimate even a slight vision deficiency—it can make nighttime driving hazardous, leading to rear-end collisions. I always remind learner drivers to get their glasses sorted early—the exam is simple, but the vision requirement is non-negotiable. Poor vision is a dealbreaker; there’s no room for carelessness.

[Richard]

During driving school practice, I heard that the vision test requires corrected vision to be no less than 4.9, equivalent to the 5.0 standard—wearing glasses during the test is acceptable. If your uncorrected vision is weak, passing with corrected vision is still fine. The key point is no color blindness; inability to distinguish traffic lights means no driver's license. The strictness depends on the license type—lighter for cars, stricter for large trucks. A physical exam is mandatory to ensure road safety. Poor vision increases driving risks, especially at night.