You will be given a form to take to your vision specialist that must be completed and returned before you can continue with your application or renewal. If you are attempting to renew a commercial licence and fail the vision test your licence will be downgraded to Class G until this form is returned.
The standards differ depending on the type of licence; for passenger vehicle, motorcycle and driving instructor licences your vision must not be poorer than 20/50, but for commercial licences it must not be poorer than 20/30.
The DriveTest Centre will provide you with a blank medical form that you should take to a qualified physician or nurse practitioner (your employer or your physician may already have these forms) to be completed. By law your medical practitioner must report any medical condition that might affect your safe operation of a motor vehicle.
For all classes you must pass an applicable knowledge test, meet the required vision standards, submit a satisfactory medical examination report and pass the applicable road test. Additionally, for classes B, C, E or F you must pass a hearing standard threshold and for class B and E (school transportation) you must pass a driver …
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No, you must hold a valid Class G licence or higher before applying.
