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Question - Corrective Lenses

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Klingon, Dec 8, 2010.

  1. Dec 8, 2010 #1
    Klingon

    Klingon Heavy Load Member

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    History,
    25(+-) years ago I used to drive commercial trucks.
    When I was taking my driving test(back then), the examiner so my license said "corrective lenses" and asked if I was waring contact.
    I told him yes and he asked if I had an extra pair of glasses... he stated that it was a federal requirement.

    My question is, is it a requirement to have a pair of glasses if you ware contacts or is it a requirement if you ware corrective lenses to have an extra pair?
    Or was that over paid, underworked pompas ##### on a power trip and blowing smoke up my tail pipe?
     
    Klingon, Dec 8, 2010
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  3. Dec 8, 2010 #2
    Ranger_309

    Ranger_309 Medium Load Member

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    If you have a restriction, you have to abide by it. If you lose your corrective eye-wear you cannot legally drive a vehicle until you have
    the proper eye-wear that you need to legally drive once again.
     
    Ranger_309, Dec 8, 2010
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  4. Dec 8, 2010 #3
    Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I have the CL restriction as well and the previous poster is correct. Without a spare pair, I would be out of service if the primary pair breaks. I kept the 2nd pair set up with sunglass clip ons for rapid change.
     
    Palazon, Dec 8, 2010
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  5. Dec 8, 2010 #4
    Klingon

    Klingon Heavy Load Member

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    Don't get me wrong, I agree with the logic, I do carry a pair of glasses with me.
    I am just wondering if it is required by law to have extra pairs.
     
    Klingon, Dec 8, 2010
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  7. Dec 8, 2010 #5
    Mike'

    Mike' Medium Load Member

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    It isn't required by law to have an extra pair...but if you are wearing contacts, and one falls out in the vehicle, and you cannot save it...you would have to stop driving.
     
    Mike', Dec 8, 2010
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