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vision waiver

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by I95runner, Jan 17, 2014.

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  1. Jan 23, 2014 #21
    blazblu82

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    I have the same issue. My lack of depth perception is due to my eyes not being able to track the same object. What I did to over come this was find points of reference on the trailer and anything surrounding me. Additionally, I had to GOAL alot when backing. I survived. I just had to adapt.
     
    blazblu82, Jan 23, 2014
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  3. Jan 23, 2014 #22
    KeithT1967

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    You guys nailed it on the depth perception. Mine isn't quite as bad as watching tv but that's a pretty good description.
     
    KeithT1967, Jan 23, 2014
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  4. Jan 29, 2014 #23
    I95runner

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    Well if you have driven a personal vehicle SAFELY for 3+ years with a SPOTLESS driving record then whats to say that you wouldnt be able to operate a CMV safely as well. I think till the FMCSA eliminates the experience requirements for vision waivers it is keeping a LOT of people with lifelong vision issues who have successfully adapted to their vision limitations and are able to operate a personal vehicle safely from driving a CDL EVEN if they want to drive intrastate only as some states dont have a vision exemption for intrastate only.
     
    I95runner, Jan 29, 2014
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  5. Jan 29, 2014 #24
    Northern Lights

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    I pray your rationale is never adopted by legislators. There's already enough crazy swimming around in their heads.
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2014 #25
    I95runner

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    Actually it kinda is in the minds of the FMCSA through their recent release to consider changing the requirements. Also BTW the studies pretty much prove that when the vision waiver pilot program was done it was shown that even with no experience, the outcome produced safer drivers.
     
    I95runner, Jan 29, 2014
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  8. Jan 29, 2014 #26
    Northern Lights

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    As long as those with a vision waiver have a pilot, I'm sure the outcome would indeed be a safer driver.

    If somebody that's missing an arm or leg wants to drive, more power to 'em, but sight is kinda important to have.
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2014 #27
    I95runner

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    Just got a eye test the other day the left eye is 20/25 but the right eye is 20/70 so any suggestions on how to go about the dot physical or should i just try to shoot for a waiver with no comm experience
     
    I95runner, Jul 18, 2014
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  10. Aug 16, 2014 #28
    I95runner

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  11. Aug 18, 2014 #29
    skateboardman

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    simple, move to Alabama or drive a school bus. yep, no med certificate needed so a blind, diabetic, with no arms or legs could drive 40 kids around, yep, makes a lot of sense don't it??
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2014 #30
    MrIT

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    20/70 with corrective Lenses?
     
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