Revision question · Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law

You have a pupil who is colour-blind. How will this affect their ability to drive?

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They must have a doctor's certificate allowing them to drive

They're allowed to drive without restriction

They're not legally allowed to drive

They must have glasses with special lenses

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They're allowed to drive without restrictionThis was the right answer

A person who's colour-blind will have to take exactly the same practical driving test as any other candidate. No restriction will be placed on their driving licence when they pass their test.

Reviewed reading for this question

Visual disorders and fitness to driveReviewed guidance summary · Deafness or colour-vision difference alone does not prescribe a car transmission or arbitrary licence restriction; assess the person against the actual standard.Driving-test disability and learning adjustmentsReviewed guidance summary · Deafness or colour-vision difference alone does not prescribe a car transmission or arbitrary licence restriction; assess the person against the actual standard.

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