What to Do If You Have Color Weakness in Driver's License Physical Examination?
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You can definitely go for the physical examination first. If you really can't pass, then go to the hospital to determine whether the color weakness affects driving. There are two types of color tests: one is a complex pattern combination, and the other consists of independent red, green, and yellow dots. If that still doesn't work, go to the hospital to get a certificate, and then take this certificate to the driver's license physical examination place, and there should be no problem.
I also failed the color vision test when getting my driver's license two years ago - those color chart booklets were confusing. Later I learned mild color blindness can still drive if you find the right approach. First, get a detailed eye exam at a top-tier hospital ophthalmology department to confirm it's just red-green deficiency that doesn't affect traffic light recognition, and have the doctor issue a certificate. Then take the diagnosis to the DMV to appeal - they passed me after I correctly identified signal light patterns on-site. I suggest checking local DMV policies in advance, as some cities allow color-deficient applicants for automatic transmission Class C licenses while being stricter about manual transmission. If all else fails, try color-correcting glasses, but make sure you can clearly see yellow road markings.
I've been colorblind for over a decade, but driving poses no problem. Traffic lights follow fixed positions: red on top means stop, green at bottom means go, and yellow sits in the middle. During medical exams, I simply tell doctors I can distinguish colors by position, then demonstrate recognizing a few road signs to pass. For daily driving, I recommend keeping a safe distance from the car ahead, and paying extra attention to light pole silhouettes in rain or fog. Installing a color recognition app on your phone for casual practice helps. Remember - if you struggle to distinguish even black, white and gray, don't push it; safety comes first. Trying a different medical examination center sometimes works too, as some places conduct more lenient checks.
