The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. Peripheral vision impaired by one or more vision conditions can result in the driver failing to react to a hazard coming from the driver’s far left or far right, failing to heed a stop light suspended over an intersection, weaving while negotiating a curve, and/or driving too close to parked cars. In keeping the vehicle centered in the lane, peripheral vision is used to monitor the lane boundaries. When the driver looks in the rear view mirror, peripheral vision is used to monitor traffic in front of the vehicle. Peripheral vision is also used in controlling the vehicle. In other words, the driver moves their head and eyes to look at the object or event of interest. When a healthy driver notices something important, head and eye movements are used to move the visual image into the central portion of the visual field. This kind of information includes road signs, appearances of hazards, and changes in the flow of traffic. In driving, peripheral vision is used in part to detect information that may be important for safe driving. Peripheral or side vision is the field of view that surrounds the central portion of the vision field. Normally when you look at something, you center the visual image in the central portion of your point of view. The driver may request a hearing after receiving a notice of suspension or revocation. If an examiner gives a driving test or special driving test to a low-vision driver who has performed dangerously poor and the condition renders the person unsafe to drive, DMV can revoke the driver’s license (as stated in California Vehicle Code (CVC) §13953). Drivers who want to learn to drive or retain their driving privilege may be issued a restricted license or instruction permit for a sufficient length of time suitable to their needs. If DMV determines from the evidence that the vision condition could improve and/or the examiner believes driving skills could improve with additional training, restrictions that limit driving exposure, but allow for additional training or practice, can be imposed. If the driving test is failed and the condition is severe and cannot be compensated for, a revocation is warranted. Individuals with extremely poor vision (visual acuity of 20/200 or worse), may not be scheduled for a drive test.įollowing review of the DL 62, the driver may be scheduled for a drive test or Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation (SPDE) to determine whether the vision condition impairs the ability to drive or whether the driver can adequately compensate for the vision condition. Limited term licenses, temporary licenses or extensions are not issued to drivers with low vision who have failed the vision screening until a completed DL 62 has been reviewed and it is determined that the vision condition does not impair the person’s ability to drive safely. The driver must submit the completed DL 62 form to DMV. Drivers who fail the vision screening are referred to a vision specialist who must examine the driver and complete a Report of Vision Examination (DL 62) form. The DMV’s vision screening standard is the ability to see 20/40 with both eyes together, with or without corrective lenses. Can I Get a Driver’s License (DL) if I Have a Vision Condition?

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