finally got my medical card

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  1. dave93

    dave93 Light Load Member

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    so as title says finally got my medical card. 2 year card. i had to go back, failed the first time due to vision. had to visit eye doctor and get a prescription glasses. 3 weeks and 250 dollars later i finally passed. funny thing was the day after i failed the dot vision test i went to renew my drivers license and passed their vision test. now hopefully within next 2 weeks go and take my permit test feel pretty good about the test. do you have to register your medical card with your drivers license?
     
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  3. jlind

    jlind Heavy Load Member

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    Congrats and yes you have to go to DMV or on the website and add it, if you don't have one they will suspend your CDL license only until you do, of course if you have yet to get your CDL then when youdo test out they can just add it while you're there, Florida charges I think $6 to add it for you.

    Good luck!!!!
     
  4. FuzzFace2

    FuzzFace2 Medium Load Member

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    Here in CT you have to fax them your long forum, get receipt from fax for proof.
    You also have to go on line to self certify.
    Dave ----
     
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    Hi dave, allright, now get to work,,,just kidding(I should talk)See, now , being the world's biggest skeptic, I smell a rat with that vision test. These DOT clinics are all about making money, and very well could have fudged the vision test, so you'd have to go the dr., get glasses. They probably get a kickback from that. The fact you passed at the DMV sends up a red flag, for me anyway. But it's over, they all made their money off you and on to the next poor person. I think most places take a copy of your med card. And make sure you keep that on you AT ALL TIMES. It's like your "get out of jail free" card. That's the 2nd thing a cop will ask you for at a scale. "License and med card, please". Good luck.
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Good deal glad you passed.Make sure to get the card registered asap with your DMV.I took my recertification physical last Friday so im good for 2 yrs.But that doesn't mean I still won't have to take another physical once I get a job.You will probably have to do the same thing when you do get your first trucking job.Most the companies prefer you have their own doctor do the physical because their insurance requires it.
     
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    frank_the_tank Light Load Member

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    CDL holders are held to a higher vision requirement then NON-CDL holders. but congrats on passing!
     
  8. dave93

    dave93 Light Load Member

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    thanks everyone for the replies. now need to make the next step in getting my permit.
     
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