Is the sight test on the driving test very far as i wear contact lenses and am worried -12 00?

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Is the sight test on the driving test very far as i wear contact lenses and am worried -12 00?

Answer 1

I'm assuming you are in the UK, according to the DVLA you have to be able to read a car registration plate that's 20 metres away.

Though when I did my test they just pointed to a car in the car park and asked if I could read it, that was a lot less than 20 metres away, though that was 5 years ago now, they may be stricter now.

Answer 2

No, it isn't very exacting. It consists of being asked to read the number of a parked car a short distance away. If you are able to do that, then they consider you as sufficiently well sighted to drive.

Answer 3

Where I live.....you look into a machine and read the fifth line. I just had to have my license renewed. Wear your contacts. You should be able to see with your contacts in.

Answer 4

It all depends on where you live. Each State operates their licensing differently. In New York, all you have to do is be able to read a certain line on one of those posters that you have to read at the eye doctor during an exam. You shouldn't have a problem if your contacts are in. I wear contacts as well and didn't have any problems passing. If you're truly worried and see better with your glasses on, wear them. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it too much.