CDL Vision Screening Certificate
p.1 MAB103_0118
Applicants for class A, B, or C learner’s permits or licenses may use this form. This form must be completed by an ophthalmologist or by an optometrist
who is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Minimum required visual standards for CDL as described by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
49 CFR §391.41 Physical qualifications for drivers
“Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or
better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
70º in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber;”
Monocular drivers are not qualified.
Massachusetts Driver’s License #
I hereby authorize the ophthalmologist or optometrist completing this form to discuss its content with representatives of the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
1. Visual Acuity (Snellen) Without RX With RX
Right Eye (OD) 20/___ 20/___
Left Eye (OS) 20/___ 20/___
Both Eyes (OU) 20/___ 20/___
Do NOT use qualifiers such as + or – symbols, or the counting fingers (“CF”) designation to indicate visual acuity.
2. T
otal Horizontal Visual Field – Both Eyes Combined: ___________ (Record in Degrees).
**Suggested Target size to be used: 10mm
3. Are glasses and/or contact lenses needed for driving? ......................................................................................................................... Yes No
If yes, Question #1 should indicate visual acuity “With RX”
4. Is the applicant’s vision characterized by Unresolved Diplopia?. ........................................................................................................... Yes No
NOTE: To obtain a license, “No” must be checked in Question # 4.
5. Can the applicant distinguish red, green, and amber colors? ................................................................................................................ Yes No
NOTE: To obtain a license, “Yes” must be checked in Question # 5.
Listed below are the conditions, treatment, or medication plan which the applicant must follow in order to maintain the validity of my professional
opinion:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A license is valid for five (5) years. Do you think that the applicant should be re-evaluated by the Registry during that time period? ........ Yes No
If “YES,” please complete:
“I recommend a re-evaluation on __________ (month/year) due to __________________________________________________ (condition/ disease)
and _______________________________________________________________________________________________ (other factors/comments).”
Turn over to complete reverse side