Posted: 9/28/2014 4:31:12 PM EDT
| I have a question about vision requirements for a CDL. I recently applied for a job that will require a class b or c cdl and am curious if the vision requirements are any different than for a regular license. I am half blind, no vision in my left eye and have a restriction requiring mirrors on my car(which all cars have, lol). Would this be any different for the CDL. Thanks. |
Depends on the Dr. I have been to a couple that a VERY thorough and been to a couple that just want your money so they sign off regardless. Kinda scary considering I drive a 90,000lb vehicle. I have 20/20 but a guy at work can't see for shit and still had his CDL. 
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| The rules for CDL health certs have changed a lot. Most recently when I renewed my health card the eye test was stand X feet away from the chart, cover one eye and read the smallest you can, then cover the other. I'm not sure how they will handle one eye blind. Maybe call the DOT doc and ask so you if it disqualifies you, you don't waste your time. |
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(10) Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70° in the horizontal Meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber; |