CDL eye test

[callmetater]

i live in dallas tx and i am considering a trucking career but have a concern about the eye exam...

to get a cdl, are my eyes tested individually? i.e. left eye test/right eye test

i have a scarred retina in my left eye which blurs my vision for reading, peripheral vision is fine. even with lense correction, my left eye is 20/100.

i can pass a standard DOT eye test using both eyes, but if i was tested using left eye only i would FAIL badly.

thanks in advance...

[Gonfercoffee]

do you mean the eye chart?

[callmetater]

Originally Posted by Gonfercoffee

all charts are the same hint hint

are you saying memorize it?

is eye test done at DOT or during physical?

[slider]

Originally Posted by callmetater

are you saying memorize it?

is eye test done at DOT or during physical?

The eye test is done during your physical.

[callmetater]

Originally Posted by slider

The eye test is done during your physical.

do they test and do you have to pass with 20/40 in each eye?? if so, im screwed...

[Benny Hill]

A driver will be required to take and pass a vision test. If the vision exam is not passed the applicant may apply for a vision waiver.

Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection


From page vi: 12) vision 20/40 or better in each eye, not color blind

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/CDLhandbook.pdf