Vision requirement to drive an ambulance?

[Zalan]

I was getting a physical on Sunday so I could start doing my clinicals for Emt-B class. The Doc asked me if there was a vision requirement outside of a standard drivers liscense to drive an Ambulance.

That got me wondering is there a special vision requirement for driving an ambulance? or doese it vary from state to state? Doc pointed out my vision would prevent me from getting a CDL.

 

[medicdan]

Without a location (state), we really cannot tell you if there is a vision requirement. Generally, however, if your vision is decent with correction, there isn't a problem operating a vehicle.

 

[akflightmedic]

I had a one eyed partner many years ago...so it is possible and varies by locale. More info, please.

 

[firecoins]

You need to be able to see in infra red like the predator.

 

[MrBrown]

Standard drivers license for most states that I am aware of unlesss a CDL is required in which case 20/40 each eye seperately is required

Most states requires at least 20/40 in one eye (TN is 20/30) some go up to 20/100 but lets face it jst because you might be able to drive with crap vision does not mean you can drive an ambulance

 

[DarkStarr]

just need to pass a basic DOT physical exam here..

 

[TransportJockey]

DOT physical? What's that? J/K but a reminder that not everywhere requires anything special at all to drive the bus

 

[Zalan]

State of Indiana

My vision is correctable to 20/20 in one eye, but the doc said the other was 2100. Had a visit to any eye doctor this year, & he said my vision was good enough to enlist in the army.