Driver Friendly™ DOT Physical Locations
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Zachary T says
Hey I had my CDL for a while but this year I found out I needed eye glasses when I was examine how long do I have to correct the problem before I can’t not receive my license
Shane says
Can I get a dot card in Maryland if I have one eye and my other eye is perfect?
Trucker Docs™ says
@Shane
Please clarify your question. FMCSA has to have 20/40 or better in both eyes and each eye individually. That can be with or without glasses/corrective lenses.
And check with your local drivers license department for further state related restrictions.
Brittany says
I am blind in my left eye. Will I be able to get in truck driving school and I live in Mississippi.
Trucker Docs™ says
@Brittany
Not without a visual waiver.
If you are going to drive intra-state only, then check with your local drivers license department to see what their requirements are.
dan says
Im blind in my right eye and wear glasses for my left eye can i get my drivers license in the state of ct? If so how and what do i have to do?
Trucker Docs™ says
@ Dan
You need to ask your state drivers license department this question.
Lori says
Are there any issues for a CDL A driver to use no line bifocal lenses? I heard one time from a doctor that there was an issue with no line for truck drivers because of the visibility out of the sides. Can anyone give me any information on this?
Trucker Docs™ says
@Lori
Have no idea who told you what, but there are no issues with line-less bifocals.
Bryan says
Question. I have had my CDL for 35 years now. Six years ago I had a torn retina. In short I lost sight in left eye.I still have my CDL license but not a medical card. I was told by FMCSA that there is a grandfather clause in the state of Pa. and that if you had had your license before 1995 you would fall under this clause. I am trying to acquire my medical card because of this.Does anyone have any type of information on who I should contact from the DOT of Pa.
Bryan
Trucker Docs™ says
@Bryan
Basic contact information on this page: Pennsylvania CDL DOT Medical Card Requirements.
Harold jefferies says
Question I got a warning because my class a cdl license has corrective lense restrictions but when I took my dot physical I pass the eye exam and wasn’t required to have glasses. What do I need to do to get this straighten out
Trucker Docs™ says
@Harold
If your drivers license says glasses needed, then wear your glasses or go back to the drivers license department and have them change your license to no corrective lenses needed.
Your medical card and your drivers license need to match. If you need to have your medical card changed, then go back to the medical examiner and have them change it.
jeff moon says
Are there rules for how much time off after cataract surgery?
Trucker Docs™ says
@Jeff
Not a specific time frame, just fully healed and able to perform the duties of a driver without concerns about a lack of safety.
Trucker Docs™ says
@Ean
If you are going to go for an interstate driving position, then go to FMCSA’s website to start the process. If you are going to be driving intra-state only, then check with your local state DLD if more information.
matt says
If you fail your vision , will they give you a day or so to get glasses or contacts ?
Trucker Docs™ says
@Sheila
Each state is different, so check with your state DLD to make the final determination.
Most states want at least 20/40 to drive, but that being said, if you are driving now, then it may qualify for the class B intra-state only. But check with your state to make sure.
John says
What if I’m half blind in one eye!