One-Eyed Driver

is the waiver still in effect
?

 

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/driver-exemption-programs
That link has application you need for an exemption.
There is additional information to read for residents of Indiana and Florida if ypu are from these States.

An individual may apply for an exemption from the diabetes and vision standard, section 391.41(b)(3) and 391.41(b)(10) of the regulation, by utilizing these programs. If you do not currently meet the diabetes and/or vision standard and are unable to obtain a medical card, you may be an eligible candidate.

Please note that all exemption programs are for drivers who intend to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA does not have statutory authority to grant waivers/exemptions to drivers from states' intrastate requirements. Therefore, the FMCSA waivers/exemptions do not permit regulatory relief for drivers who plan to limit their operations to intrastate commerce.\

 

I knew a driver who was legally blind in one eye. He had a waiver and a CA CDL. He had a restriction or somesort that his tractor had to have fender mirrors on both sides so he wouldn't have to turn his head as far.

 

I'm curious. I have no depth perception if I cover one eye and can't tell distance. Is this something that you adapted to?

 

Check FMCSA website (http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov/mehandbook/me3_fed_exemption.aspx) for any updates to this
document. Current as of Feb. 1, 2014

The FMCSA Vision Exemption Program is for monocular vision. The vision exemption is issued for a maximum of 2
years and is renewable.

The driver must be otherwise qualified under 49 CFR 391.41(b)(1-13) or hold another valid medical exemption to
legally operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Provisions of the vision exemption include an
annual medical examination and an eye examination by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.

At the annual recertification examination, the driver should present the current vision exemption and a copy of the
specialist eye examination report. Certify the qualified driver for 1 year and issue a medical examiner's certificate with
the "accompanied by" exemption checkbox marked and write "vision" to identify the type of Federal exemption.
The motor carrier is responsible for ensuring that the driver has the required documentation before driving a
commercial vehicle. The driver is responsible for carrying both the vision exemption and the medical examiner's
certificate while driving and keeping both current.

http://www.familydocs.org/f/Federal Exemption Information.pdf (PDF/522K)

https://www.google.com/#q=fmcsa+monocular+waiver

 

Covering one eye only slightly reducing my depth perception. Only slightly.