Module 3: Vision and Hearing Questions and Answers (Graded A)

Module 3: Vision and Hearing
Questions and Answers (Graded
A)
What visual acuity is needed to drive a CMV? - ANSWER - Distant and binocular
acuity of 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses
Horizontal field of vision of 70 degrees in each eye


True or False: monocular vision is disqualifying - ANSWER - True


Snellen eye chart should be _____ ft away from driver - ANSWER - 20 ft


True or False: all visual acuity should be recorded in snellen-equivalent values if
using a different eye chart - ANSWER - True


True or False: If a driver fails the ishihara color perception test, they are disqualified
- ANSWER - False, may still meet the standards if can recognize green, amber, red
(traffic lights)


What is the only portion of the driver physcial exam that can be performed and
certified by a provider other than a medical examiner? - ANSWER - Vision


If you meet the vision requirement wearing glasses or contacts, you _______ (have
to/dont have to) wear them while driving a CMV - ANSWER - Have to


What is considered monocular vision in DOT exams? - ANSWER - Having a prosthetic
eye or visual acuity of 20/50 (disqualifying)


What is monocular vision vs monovision? - ANSWER - Monovision is where 1 eye is
corrected for distance and the other is corrected for near vision