What to Expect

1. Vision  

Drivers are required to have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction. They are also required to have at least 70” peripheral in the horizontal meridian, measured in each eye.  

 

2. Hearing  

Drivers must be able to perceive what is known as a “forced whisper” at a distance of 5ft or less, with or without a hearing aid. This standard equates to an average hearing loss in the better ear of less than 40 dB.  

 

3. Blood pressure/pulse rate  

The medical examiner will check the driver's blood pressure and pulse to look for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats.  

 

4. Urinalysis  

A urinalysis is required. The test looks for indications of underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. 

What to Bring​

1.  Your drivers license.  

 

2.  List of current medications 

Any glasses, contacts, or hearing aids with extra batteries. 

 

 3.  Documentation of compliance of CPAP machine, insulin products, and/or pacemaker. 

 

4.  If you have any psychiatric disorder, bring documentation from your PCP  or mental health provider with specific information.