AL DMV Vision 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alabama, what is the minimum visual acuity required in at least one eye to qualify for an unrestricted driver license?
- 20/40 (Correct answer)
- 20/20
- 20/60
- 20/100
Correct answer: 20/40
Alabama requires at least 20/40 vision in one eye, with or without correction, for an unrestricted license.
Question 2: A driver passes the Alabama vision screening only while wearing glasses. What happens to their license?
- It is issued with a corrective lenses restriction (Correct answer)
- It is denied until surgery is performed
- It is issued with no conditions
- It is limited to 30 days
Correct answer: It is issued with a corrective lenses restriction
Drivers who need glasses or contacts to meet the standard receive a corrective lenses restriction on their license.
Question 3: If a driver's vision is worse than the acceptable screening standard at an Alabama licensing office, what is the usual next step?
- Referral to an eye care specialist for an examination (Correct answer)
- Automatic permanent license denial
- Issuance of a motorcycle-only license
- A written waiver signed by a family member
Correct answer: Referral to an eye care specialist for an examination
Applicants who fail the screening are referred to an optometrist or ophthalmologist who must report findings before licensing decisions are made.
Question 4: Why does peripheral vision matter for safe driving?
- It helps you detect vehicles and pedestrians approaching from the sides (Correct answer)
- It improves reading of distant road signs
- It reduces glare from oncoming headlights
- It increases night-time color perception
Correct answer: It helps you detect vehicles and pedestrians approaching from the sides
Peripheral (side) vision lets drivers notice hazards entering from the sides without turning their head.
Question 5: A driver licensed with a corrective lenses restriction is stopped while driving without their glasses. What is the likely consequence?
- A citation for violating a license restriction (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal warning is allowed by law
- Nothing, restrictions are only recommendations
- Immediate vehicle impoundment is required
Correct answer: A citation for violating a license restriction
Driving contrary to a license restriction is a traffic violation and can result in a citation.
Question 6: Which condition most directly reduces a driver's ability to judge the distance of other vehicles?
- Poor depth perception (Correct answer)
- Mild color blindness
- Slight farsightedness corrected by lenses
- Sensitivity to bright sunlight
Correct answer: Poor depth perception
Depth perception is the visual skill used to judge distances between your vehicle and other objects.
Question 7: How can a driver with reduced night vision best compensate when driving after dark?
- Slow down and increase following distance (Correct answer)
- Use high beams at all times
- Follow the taillights of the car ahead closely
- Wear tinted sunglasses to cut glare
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Reducing speed and leaving more space gives a driver with limited night vision extra time to react.
AL DMV Vision 2
In Alabama, what is the minimum visual acuity required in at least one eye to qualify for an unrestricted driver license?