Eyesight confusion for drivers medical

[FManc]

Hey!

I've been offered a Trainee Drivers job and I'll be required to undertake a medical soon. Now my eyesight isn't the best in the world; i'm short-sighted and my current prescription is -5.75 in one eye and -6.25 in the other.

Can anyone tell me what eyesight tests they'll actually do? From doing a bit of research (so correct me if I'm wrong) the requirements for corrective vision changed recently as a result of an EU directive. It used to be 3/60 unaided but from what I can gather this has been dropped? Now your short-sighted vision can't be worse than -8. So in theory my -5.75 and -6.25 falls well within that limit? Will I need to prove that with a copy of my prescription from my optician? I'm not colour blind or anything so is there anything else I need to be worried about regarding my figures?

 

[vintagegt]

Hey!

I've been offered a Trainee Drivers job and I'll be required to undertake a medical soon. Now my eyesight isn't the best in the world; i'm short-sighted and my current prescription is -5.75 in one eye and -6.25 in the other.

Can anyone tell me what eyesight tests they'll actually do? From doing a bit of research (so correct me if I'm wrong) the requirements for corrective vision changed recently as a result of an EU directive. It used to be 3/60 unaided but from what I can gather this has been dropped? Now your short-sighted vision can't be worse than -8. So in theory my -5.75 and -6.25 falls well within that limit? Will I need to prove that with a copy of my prescription from my optician? I'm not colour blind or anything so is there anything else I need to be worried about regarding my figures?

This may (or may not) help.

https://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GORT3451 Iss 4.pdf

Worth a read if you're heading for a medical and does mention visual acuity tests. Hope it's of some use and best of luck with the rest of the process.

 

[FManc]

This may (or may not) help.

https://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GORT3451 Iss 4.pdf

Worth a read if you're heading for a medical and does mention visual acuity tests. Hope it's of some use and best of luck with the rest of the process.

I think that's the document I remember looking at! Cheers I think I should be alright as my prescription is well within the -8 limit they prescribe for new drivers when it comes to corrective vision. I've got an opticians appointment booked for Saturday anyway for peace of mind! I'll take the relevant page with me and see if I meet the standard.

 

[vintagegt]

I think that's the document I remember looking at! Cheers I think I should be alright as my prescription is well within the - 8 limit they prescribe for new drivers when it comes to corrective vision. I've got an opticians appointment booked for Saturday anyway for peace of mind! I'll take the relevant page with me and see if I meet the standard.

Yeah, good plan. I'm sure your optician will be able shed more light on it and even though your eye sight ain't perfect, you're obviously on top of it with regular checks and therefore I'd assume the correct gegs so I would imagine you'll be fine.

Keep the faith man, we're almost there!

 

[FManc]

Yeah, good plan. I'm sure your optician will be able shed more light on it and even though your eye sight ain't perfect, you're obviously on top of it with regular checks and therefore I'd assume the correct gegs so I would imagine you'll be fine.

Keep the faith man, we're almost there!

Definitely mate! I'm constantly thinking that this is too good to be true and something is gonna trip me up!

 

[vintagegt]

Definitely mate! I'm constantly thinking that this is too good to be true and something is gonna trip me up!

Have to admit, I'm the same. Loathed to celebrate anything at all until I get through the medical and get a contract.

I've never been this excited about anything in my whole professional life and cannot wait to get started. Same as you, I just pray nothing trips me up after the work I've put into this!

 

[Dandan1]

I'd say it's a good move, but try not to worry about it.

I had my medical with GTR last week and I came out of it finding out I have high blood pressure. Nothing to worry about and iv got the job but I'll have to monitor it.

As for eyesight test, was the usual covering of each eye and reading / shouting out letters... I also had a night vision test. Looked into a box and read out some lit up letters. Was easy really, but again I suppose that depends on if you got any unknown problems lol.

 

[RBSN]

Honestly guys, the panel that you have to read is basically right in front of you. Don't worry!

 

[vintagegt]

I'm not really concerned about anything in particular. From what I'm aware my eyesight is fine and I'm not aware of any other issues at all but like Dandan says, it's the unknown that may be lurking unseen that is always a fear until you get the thumbs up.
I'm not worried, just not going to start celebrating until I'm over all possible hurdles.

 

[922011]

I just pray nothing trips me up after the work I've put into this!

The work hasn't even started yet, the first 12 months will blow your mind!!

 

[vintagegt]

The work hasn't even started yet, the first 12 months will blow your mind!!

Ha...yes, I'm aware that the training ain't gonna be a walk in the park but I'm a qualified electrical engineer so study and exams are the norm for me. Thing is, once I get the all clear to start training then I'll have almost complete control over me passing or failing whereas right now l don't have that control.

If that makes sense...

 

[FManc]

Just got back from the opticians and she said I will reach the required standard with no prob with my eyesight/glasses. She did all the different tests etc so yeah that's a weight of my shoulder

 

[vintagegt]

Just got back from the opticians and she said I will reach the required standard with no prob with my eyesight/glasses. She did all the different tests etc so yeah that's a weight of my shoulder

Excellent news mate, bet that's a weight off your mind.

 

[FManc]

Excellent news mate, bet that's a weight off your mind.

Cheers man! Yeah now the waiting game begins for a position! Seems like it's gonna be a while.

 

[vintagegt]

Cheers man! Yeah now the waiting game begins for a position! Seems like it's gonna be a while.

Yeah, I think I'll be settling in for the long haul as it's going to be several months I suspect