What to Do If You Fail the Vision Test for Driver's License Physical Examination?
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When applying for a driver's license, it is essential to promptly visit a professional and reputable eye hospital for examination and correction. The vision requirements for obtaining a driver's license are as follows: 1. For applicants of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams: the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 2. For other types of driving licenses: the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Additional Information: Individuals with monocular vision impairment can apply for a driver's license for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, or small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, provided that the naked or corrected vision of the right eye reaches 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart and the horizontal field of vision reaches 150 degrees.
I was also worried about my vision during that driver's license renewal physical, and it almost didn't pass. Later I learned that this is actually quite common with many solutions available. Nowadays, you can wear properly corrected glasses or contact lenses during the exam - as long as your vision reaches 0.8 or above with them. I suggest getting a new pair of glasses at an optometry center about a week in advance, and checking for issues like astigmatism while you're there. My neighbor Uncle Wang even got LASIK surgery and now drives without glasses. Color vision deficiency might be more troublesome, but regular myopia doesn't affect getting licensed at all. The key is not to stress - get good sleep before the exam and avoid late-night phone scrolling for better eye condition. If you don't pass on the spot, don't panic - you can apply for a recheck within half a month.
