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Form 1A Eye Test & Vision Requirements for Driving Licences

  • Preparing for a driving licence medical examination? Understand the vision questions in Form 1A, how eyesight with spectacles is assessed and when colour-vision or specialist eye testing may be necessary. The examining practitioner determines whether you meet the applicable criteria.

Check Vision RequirementsView Official Form 1A

Quick facts

  • Each eye is checked on its own, then both together. Glasses and contact lenses are allowed, and vision is checked with them on.
  • Form 1A asks whether you can distinguish a motor-car number plate at 25 metres in good daylight.
  • Colour vision is tested on the same form, usually with Ishihara plates.
  • Hearing and your health declaration share the form: fits, fainting, diabetes on insulin, heart conditions, limb problems, alcohol or drug dependence.
  • If the doctor finds you fit, they sign Form 1A. The fee is from ₹999.

Safety note

The doctor decides after the call. If you need an in-person eye check, they will tell you.

Get your Form 1A signed online

Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.

Apply for Form 1A

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Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.

What you'll need

Keep these details ready, complete submissions reduce delays.

  • Your glasses or contact lenses, worn for the call.
  • A photo of your prescription or a recent eye-test report, if you have one.
  • Records of cataract surgery, Lasik or any eye operation.
  • A list of eye drops or other eye medicines you use.
  • Your driving licence number and date of birth.
  • Good light and a steady phone or laptop camera.

How it works

A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app, not a confusing form.

1

Vision in each eye

The doctor checks the right eye, the left eye, then both together. A Snellen chart read from 6 metres is the usual method. Wear your everyday glasses or contact lenses.

2

Number plate at 25 metres

Form 1A asks whether you can distinguish a motor-car number plate at 25 metres in good daylight. The doctor records your answer for each eye.

3

Colour vision

Ishihara plates are shown: dotted pictures where a number is visible only with normal colour vision. Red and green matter most because of traffic signals.

4

Field of vision and eye conditions

The doctor asks about cataract, glaucoma, squint, night vision problems and past eye surgery. The side field is checked by asking what you can see at the edges.

5

The doctor decides

If your vision is fine, the doctor fills the eye section of Form 1A and signs it. If something is unclear, the doctor may ask for an ophthalmologist's report first.

Trust, legitimacy & privacy

Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.

Glasses are fine

Most drivers wear glasses or lenses. The doctor checks your vision with them on and notes that you use correction.

One eye

If you see well with only one eye, mention it when you apply. The doctor will ask about it on the call and record it on Form 1A.

Old prescription

If your last eye test was two or more years ago, get a quick check at an optician first. A current prescription makes the call faster.

Hazardous goods

Drivers of hazardous goods vehicles need a transport licence, so Form 1A is needed at every issue and renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written in plain language to reduce doubts.

What is the eye test for a driving licence in India?
It is the vision section of Form 1A, the medical certificate under Rule 5 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A registered doctor checks each eye, colour vision and eye conditions. Applicants under 40 for private vehicles sign Form 1 instead.
What is the eyesight requirement for a driving licence in India?
Form 1A asks whether you can distinguish a motor-car number plate at 25 metres in good daylight, with correction if you wear it. The doctor also checks colour vision and records any eye disease. Transport categories get a closer look.
Are you able to distinguish with each eye on the driving licence form?
This is the vision question on Form 1A. The doctor checks the right and left eye separately, with your glasses on if you wear them, and records the result. Tell the doctor if one eye is weaker.
Can I wear glasses for the driving licence eye test?
Yes. Wear the glasses or contact lenses you drive with. The doctor checks your vision with them on and notes that you use correction.
Is there a separate eye test form for a driving licence in Kerala?
The vision details go on Form 1A itself. A separate report from an optician or ophthalmologist can support it, and our doctor may ask for one if your vision is borderline.
I had cataract surgery or Lasik. Can I still get Form 1A?
Yes, if your vision after surgery is good. Keep your surgery records or latest eye report ready. The doctor may ask a few questions about recovery.
Can I drive with vision in only one eye?
Tell the doctor on the call. They check each eye separately and decide whether you meet the standard for the licence class you are applying for.

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Get your Form 1A signed online

Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.

Apply for Form 1A