I have 20/50 vision, and I am wondering if I am still able to drive?

Question

I'm 16, and taking drivers ed. I read that you have to have 20/40 vision. I wear glasses and contacts, so am I still able to drive? Is this bad?

Update:

My vision is fully corrected when wearing glasses or contacts.

Answer 1

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In your state, if 20/40 vision is required that means as long as you have at least 20/40 vision while using corrective lenses (if you can't pass the vision screening without corrective lenses) then you can legally get a license. You'll be fine.

Just bring your glasses/contacts along in case you don't pass the vision test without them. You might even pass without them if you squint real hard.

Answer 2

As long as your corrected vision is okay, no problem. Your license will list "corrective lenses" as a restriction, like mine does. I wish I had 20/50 uncorrected.