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1
Q

A pt must have visual acuity of what in each eye

A

20/40

2
Q

Visual field must be at least

A

70 degrees

3
Q

Can a person be qualified if he cannot recognize light signal colors?

A

No. He must be able to recognize red, green, amber

4
Q

T/F If a pt uses corrective lenses to test, he/she must use them when driving

A

TRUE

5
Q

What type of vision impairment is an automatic disqualifier?

A

Monocular vision

6
Q

How long is a person qualified for when they pass the vision testing portion?

A

2 years

7
Q

Is there any way a person with monocular vision can be qualified?

A

Yes, if they qualify in every other way, they may apply for a federal vision exemption

8
Q

An otherwise qualified person with a federal exception for vision may be certified for how long?

A

1 year

9
Q

What should be marked on the record of a person with a federal exception for vision?

A

“Accompanied by” then “vision”

10
Q

What are 4 eye conditions but an examiner ask a pt about and, if indicated, request specialist evaluation?

A

Retinopathy, Cataracts, Aphakia, Glaucoma

11
Q

T/F A pt with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they otherwise qualify

A

FALSE

12
Q

How long can someone be certified with corrective lenses if otherwise qualified?

A

2 years

13
Q

T/F An optometrist, ophthalmologist, medical examiner, and neurologist can all certify vision results.

A

FALSE. A neurologist cannot certify vision results. All the others can.

14
Q

What colors must a driver be able to identify correctly in order to be considered fit to drive?

A

Red, green, yellow (colors of standard traffic signals).

15
Q

T/F Medical examiners may use discretion with vision testing when determining whether or not a driver may be qualified.

A

FALSE.