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Blazesyth
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No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Albany, NY – New York is about to drop its requirement that motorists take an eye test when they renew their drivers licenses. Beginning Wednesday, the state Department of Motor Vehicles will let customers “self-certify” that they meet the vision requirements to drive, Commissioner Barbara J. Fiala said in a prepared statement.
People getting licenses for the first time still will have to take a vision test and commercial drivers license holders still will have to undergo medical and vision exams every other year, officials said.
What do you think?
Message edited 9/29/2011 7:34:06 AM.
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leighdvm
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
That's actually a bit disturbing.....I kinda wanna know for sure that ALL licensed drivers can SEE......most people drive terribly as it is 
...throwing poor vision into the mix is not such a hot idea.....
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| Posted 9/29/11 7:51 AM |
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Bops
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
No bueno 
Not only do I think vision needs to be re-tested, but I think that once a person reaches a certain age there should be a requirement (or we can call it a refresher ) course and/or test to certify that the person is able bodied to drive .....Sadly, reflex and response times change as we age 
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| Posted 9/29/11 7:54 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
I am NOT telling my DH this. His birthday is Thursday and he has to go renew his license. . .I am not going to tell him to wait until Wednesday to go -- I really was looking forward to him getting his eyes tested. . . he has not been to ANY doctor in over ten years so this is the only way I could have gotten him to get his eyes checked!
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| Posted 9/29/11 7:58 AM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by Bops
No bueno
Not only do I think vision needs to be re-tested, but I think that once a person reaches a certain age there should be a requirement (or we can call it a refresher ) course and/or test to certify that the person is able bodied to drive .....Sadly, reflex and response times change as we age
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jilliibabii
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
That's a pretty bad idea. The older you get, the more tests you should need to renew your license!
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jam11308
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
That's crazy. I have to say, though - the test was a joke (I just did it on Monday). They have a decent sized vision chart & all I had to do was read the top line. I think I still could have passed it with my glasses from 5 years ago. They should be making it a little tougher, not easier...
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PrincessP
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
They passed dh's grandfather and 93 to drive...thats all I have to say.
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rojerono
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
I actually think they should give a more robust vision test rather than drop it altogether..
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MrsH2009
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
The test is a joke, I agree. I have failed the test in MD, you have to look in a machine. When I saw the NY test was just an eye chart I just laughed.
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mrsh2010
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
I dont like it at all. The older you get the worse your vision gets. A lot of people do not have coverage for eye exams so the only time they get to do them is at Motor Vehicle.
I also think that when people hit a certain
age they should have to take the road test again. There are so many older people that should not be driving that still are.
JMO
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neener1211
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by mrsh2010
I also think that when people hit a certain
age they should have to take the road test again. There are so many older people that should not be driving that still are.
I agree. But I think at the renewal for everyone, they should be taking another test. There are plenty of younger adults who can't drive either and should be retested.
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NervousNell
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Does this mean we don't have to go to DMV to renew it ever?
If so, I am ALL for that!
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acm1899
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Self-certify? LOL What a joke
Next thing you know, all you'll need to do to get a driver's license is fill out an application and send in a check. Why bother with any of the details like ID checks or testing if a person can even drive? 
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Wonder how many people will have to die in car accidents because someone didn't get a vision test when they renewed their license, before they change it back?
Unreal.
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peanutbutter2
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Wow. That seems rather ridiculous.
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Karen
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Penny wise, pound foolish!
What they are saving now is going to be nothing compared to a massive lawsuit that a victim's family brings because a driver couldn't see!
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Karen
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by PrincessP
They passed dh's grandfather and 93 to drive...thats all I have to say.
Yep, my grandfather is 98 and still drives!!!!! Ridiculous!
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Blazesyth
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by NervousNell
Does this mean we don't have to go to DMV to renew it ever?
If so, I am ALL for that!
They said they did it "To make the process easier to renew your license online or by mail."
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KittyGags
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Self certify..."yep I can see?"
I mean REALLY?????????????? This just shows NY doesn't give a ish about the safety of their drivers...which is ridiculous since we pay an arm and a leg to drive here.
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TaraVinny
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
i don't like it at all. vision test is very important and we all should be tested the same way.
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Goobster
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
I JUST did this THIS week. I went to DMV to take the eye test. I was actually going to post a ? about how I did NOT know this was a new requirement. Now they are getting rid of it? I was actually sort of comforted by it, as much as I was peeved I had to go.
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MsSissy
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by rojerono
I actually think they should give a more robust vision test rather than drop it altogether..
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OrganicMama
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by rojerono
I actually think they should give a more robust vision test rather than drop it altogether..
ITA. I certainly don't want to be on the road with all the people that should have their licenses taken away because they can't see!
My grandmother is partially BLIND and has been driving for years  she finally decided a few months ago that she won't be driving anymore The older generation can sometimes be extremely stubborn because they don't want to be a burden on people. Not good.
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Christine
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Re: No need for vision test for driver license renewals.
Posted by neener1211
Posted by mrsh2010
I also think that when people hit a certain
age they should have to take the road test again. There are so many older people that should not be driving that still are.
I agree. But I think at the renewal for everyone, they should be taking another test. There are plenty of younger adults who can't drive either and should be retested.
I agree with Neener. Everyone should have to retake the written & road test every 10 years. There are so many new laws that people don't observe plus I think a lot of people could use a healthy reminder of the rules of the road.
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