Revision question · Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law

A Group 1 car driver has complete loss of sight in one eye, meets the required acuity and visual-field standards and has clinical advice confirming successful adaptation. What extra licence restriction follows solely from the monocular vision?

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They're only permitted to drive while they're wearing glasses

They're required to have additional mirrors fitted to any car they drive

No extra restriction follows solely from the monocular vision

They aren't permitted to drive a motor car

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No extra restriction follows solely from the monocular visionThis was the right answer

A Group 1 car or motorcycle driver with complete loss of sight in one eye may drive only after meeting the ordinary acuity and field standards and receiving clinical advice that they have adapted successfully. Only a monocular driver who fails those requirements must notify DVLA on that basis. Group 2 bus and lorry rules are substantially stricter.

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Visual disorders and fitness to driveReviewed guidance summary · The corrected monocular questions require Group 1 acuity, field and successful-adaptation conditions; no examiner invents a universal restriction.

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