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Driving Visual Requirements For Driving

The document discusses visual requirements and standards for driving in Singapore. Drivers under 65 must pass an eyesight test, while those over 65 require a medical exam every 3 years. Visual acuity and field of vision standards are provided. Conditions like cataracts and glaucoma can affect visual fitness for driving.

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Driving Visual Requirements For Driving

The document discusses visual requirements and standards for driving in Singapore. Drivers under 65 must pass an eyesight test, while those over 65 require a medical exam every 3 years. Visual acuity and field of vision standards are provided. Conditions like cataracts and glaucoma can affect visual fitness for driving.

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DEPARTMENT OF

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Visual Requirements for Driving


Good vision is essential for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Driving with
poor vision puts the driver and other road users at risk of harm.

Drivers of all classes of vehicles under the age of 65 have to undergo an


eyesight test and declaration of fitness at driving centres. Drivers age 65 and
above are required to undergo a medical examination once every 3 years by a
registered medical doctor to be certified fit.

VISUAL STANDARDS FOR DRIVING

Visual Acuity

Drivers with Class 1 to 3 license (non-commerical


driving) – visual acuity of at least 6/12 in one eye. If the
visual acuity of the poorer eye is less than 6/36, the
horizontal field of vision should be at least 120°.

Drivers of commercial vehicles (eg. Taxi, private hire car


service, bus, goods vehicles etc) – visual acuity of at
least 6/12 in both eyes.

Colour Vision

Drivers with colour vision problems are able to drive as


long as they can identify red, green and amber lights
during the vision check.
Visual Field Defects

Normal vision Visual field loss from glaucoma

Visual field defects are most commonly caused by conditions such as glaucoma
and stroke. Drivers with any significant visual field defect are unfit to drive.

Double Vision

Drivers suffering from double vision are unfit to drive.

Common Conditions that affecting visual fitness for driving:


i) Cataract
ii) Glaucoma
iii) Diabetic eye disease
iv) Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
v) Stroke

Please highlight to your attending Eye doctor if there are special visual
requirements required for your work, eg. pilot, crane operator, air traffic
controller etc.

Do consult us if you are in doubt of your fitness to drive.


Clinic Appointments
Tel: (65) 6357 7000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ttsh.com.sg

LASIK Enquiries
Tel: (65) 6357 2255
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ttshlasik.com.sg

Scan the QR Code with your smart phone


to access the information online or visit
http://bit.ly/TTSHHealth-Library

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Disclaimer
This is a general guide. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. Information is subject to revision without notice. The contents of this leaflet are
not to be reproduced in any form without the prior permission of NHG Eye Institute.

Printed April 2023


PECC-EYE-ED-2023-1671-v1

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