This document discusses the vision requirements for obtaining a driver's license in Massachusetts. It covers the different parts of the vision test, including checking visual acuity through an eye chart where the minimum requirement is 20/40 vision in one eye, assessing color vision, and ensuring a field of vision of at least 120 degrees. It also addresses what corrective lenses are allowed and the implications for restrictions being noted on the license.

1. Rules of the Road By Beth Burns

2. Rules of the Road The Vision Test Photo credit: London Vision Clinic

3. picture credit: jasp182 Good enough for driving?

4. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. Why does the state require that you take a vision test BEFORE you are given your driving permit?

5. Normal vision = 20/20. Minimum Vision Requirements = 20/40vision in one eye, with or without glasses.

6. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. What is considered “normal vision”? Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

7. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. What is the minimum amount of eyesight you need to pass the state vision test? A. 20/20 in both eyes B. 20/40 in at least one eye

8. Field of Vision = Seeing to the SideYou must be able to see objects in front of you that are within a wide angle of 120°.

9. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. True or False:As long as you can see directly in front of your car, you are always considered a safe driver. A. True B. False Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

10. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. What is the minimum “field of vision” (how far to the side do you need to be able to see)? A. 120° B. 180° Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

11. More AbouT: Field of Vision http://youtu.be/XiEw7v7OyBw http://youtu.be/XiEw7v7OyBw

12. Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011 Picture credit: James Holstein Vision Screening Machine:Read the letters you see out loud.

13. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. True or False:During the vision screening test, the doctor will ask you to read a paragraph out loud. A. True B. False Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

14. More AbouT: EYE CHARTS http://youtu.be/zDOdAfRurGs

15. Color Test:Do you see all the colors? Picture Credit: Rachel Downing, altered by Paul Martin

16. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. During the color test, you will be asked to identify: A. the number hidden in the colored dots B. the name of each color that you see

17. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. True or False:The color test is used to make sure that you can see moving objects to the side of you. A. True B. False Picture credit: Paul Martin

18. Vision Screening Certificate from Your Doctor: instead of the vision test at the RMV

19. Comprehension Check Who can fill out the “vision screening certificate”? A. your mom B. your doctor C. your teacher Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

20. “Corrective lenses” = glasses and contacts You are allowed to wear them for your vision test! Photo credit: Gonzalo Andres

21. Comprehension Check Which of the following items are considered acceptable as corrective lenses for driving? A. glasses B. binoculars C. contacts

22. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. True or False:You are allowed to wear your glasses or contact lenses when you take your vision test. A. True B. False Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

23. Original photo from Massachusetts RMV Massachusetts License Codes: Your license picture must be without your glasses. “REST” = “restriction” code “B” = corrective lenses.

24. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. True or False:You are NOT allowed to wear your glasses for your license picture. A. True B. False Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

25. Comprehension Check Click to reveal answer. If you needed to wear corrective lenses to pass the vision test, then your license will be marked with: A. “Rest: code B” B. “MUST WEAR GLASSES IN ORDER TO SEE!” Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, © 2011

26. Useful Links Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV): http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/ Vision Screening at a doctor’s office: http://www.your-eye-sight.org/eye-exam.html/ Demonstration of a Color Blindness Test: (scroll to bottom) http://colorvisiontesting.com/online%20test.htm#demonstration%20card

27. More Useful Links What is Peripheral Vision?: http://www.ehow.com/how_5673336_test-peripheral-vision.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask State by State Comparison of Vision Requirements for Driving: http://www.lowvisioncare.com/pdfs/state_driving_regulations.pdf