Performance on the skills examination generally establishes
what effect physical limitations may have on an applicant's ability
to safely operate a motor vehicle. Restrictions are placed on an applicant's
driver license when necessary.
(1) General information. Restrictions may be imposed
for reasons other than failure to meet standard examination requirements.
(A) Request restriction. The adult who authorizes issuance
of a minor applicant's driver license may request, and have imposed,
any reasonable restriction.
(B) Eye specialist recommendations. An eye specialist
may recommend restrictions such as daytime driving.
(C) Restriction limits. Only special equipment necessary
to qualify on the skills exam will be required in the restriction(s)
placed on an applicant's license.
(2) Physical Impairments. Restrictions may be required
for persons with limb, hearing, strength, movement limitations, or
other physical conditions that require special or assistive equipment
to pass the skills examination.
(A) Limbs. Any special equipment necessary to pass
the skills examination will be included in the restriction(s). Examples
of restrictions and applicable aids for limb impairments include but
are not limited to:
(i) Arm or hand impairment. If the applicant's right
arm is not functional, the shift lever should be restricted to the
left side of the steering wheel. Aids may include; steering wheel
knob, signal device, or prosthesis.
(ii) Leg or foot impairment. An applicant with an amputation
above the knee will ordinarily require additional restrictions even
with the use of a prosthesis. An amputee may not use his or her hands
to lift the leg for applying the brakes. Aids may include; prosthesis,
automatic transmission, pedal bars or extensions, manual brake, or
power controls.
(B) General. Other common physical limitations that
may require aids.
(i) Joint stiffness, tremors, shaking or wobbly body
or limbs. Aids; none, based solely on conditions causing these symptoms.
(ii) Not strong enough to perform legal stop. Aids;
power brakes.
(iii) Stature too small to perform legal stop. Aids;
adjustable seat.
(C) Hearing. Deaf or hard of hearing. Aids; outside
rearview mirror or hearing aid.
(3) Personal Restrictions.
(A) With corrective lenses. The applicant must wear
corrective glasses or contact lenses while driving.
(B) Driver devices. Drivers may be restricted to prosthetic
limbs, braces or other equipment.
(C) Time and place. Time restrictions, including daytime
driving only, may be necessary for vision or other medical conditions.
Some license holders may have operating restrictions for time and
place such as only to and from work or school.
(D) Speed. A license may restrict driving to within
certain speeds.
(E) Vehicle devices. A variety of devices may be installed
on vehicles to compensate for physical limitations.
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