1. Rules of the Road
By Beth Burns

2. Rules of the Road
The Vision Test
Photo credit:London Vision Clinic
3. picture credit:jasp182
Good enough for driving?
4. Comprehension Check
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Why does the state require that you take a vision test BEFORE you are given your driving permit?
5. Normal vision = 20/20.
Minimum Vision Requirements =
20/40vision in one eye, with or without glasses.
6. Comprehension Check
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What is considered normal vision?
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SymbolStix, n2y.com, 2011
7. Comprehension Check
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What is the minimum amount of eyesight you need to pass the state vision test?
A. 20/20 in both eyes
B. 20/40 in at least one eye
8. Field of Vision = Seeing to the SideYou must be able to see objects in front of you that are within a wide angle of 120.
9. Comprehension Check
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True or False:As long as you can see directly in front of your car, you are always considered a safe driver.
A. True
B. False
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SymbolStix, n2y.com, 2011
10. Comprehension Check
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What is the minimum field of vision (how far to the side do you need to be able to see)?
A. 120
B. 180
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SymbolStix, n2y.com, 2011
11. More AbouT: Field of Vision
http://youtu.be/XiEw7v7OyBw
http://youtu.be/XiEw7v7OyBw
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Picture credit: James Holstein
Vision Screening Machine:Read the letters you see out loud.
13. Comprehension Check
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True or False:During the vision screening test, the doctor will ask you to read a paragraph out loud.
A. True
B. False
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14. More AbouT: EYE CHARTS
http://youtu.be/zDOdAfRurGs
15. Color Test:Do you see all the colors?
Picture Credit:Rachel Downing, altered by Paul Martin
16. Comprehension Check
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During the color test, you will be asked to identify:
A. the number hidden in the colored dots
B.the name of each color that you see
17. Comprehension Check
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True or False:The color test is used to make sure that you can see moving objects to the side of you.
A. True
B. False
Picture credit:Paul Martin
18. Vision Screening Certificate from Your Doctor: instead of the vision test at the RMV
19. Comprehension Check
Who can fill out the vision screening certificate?
A. your mom
B.your doctor
C. your teacher
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20. Corrective lenses =
glasses and contacts
You are allowed to wear them for your vision test!
Photo credit:
Gonzalo Andres
21. Comprehension Check
Which of the following items are considered acceptable as corrective lenses for driving?
A.glasses
B.binoculars
C.contacts
22. Comprehension Check
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True or False:You are allowed to wear your glasses or contact lenses when you take your vision test.
A. True
B. False
Picture credit: SymbolStix, n2y.com, 2011
23. Original photo from Massachusetts RMV
Massachusetts License Codes:
Your license picture must be without your glasses.
REST= restriction code B = corrective lenses.
24. Comprehension Check
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True or False:You are NOT allowed to wear your glasses for your license picture.
A. True
B. False
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25. Comprehension Check
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If you needed to wear corrective lenses to pass the vision test, then your license will be marked with:
A. Rest:code B
B.MUST WEAR GLASSES IN ORDER TO SEE!
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26. Useful Links
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV):http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/
Vision Screening at a doctors office:
http://www.your-eye-sight.org/eye-exam.html/
Demonstration of a Color Blindness Test:
(scroll to bottom)
http://colorvisiontesting.com/online%20test.htm#demonstration%20card
27. More Useful Links
What is Peripheral Vision?:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5673336_test-peripheral-vision.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask
State by State Comparison of Vision Requirements for Driving:
http://www.lowvisioncare.com/pdfs/state_driving_regulations.pdf