I know this sounds great, but is it really? Think of all the people on the road that drive who will never get their eyes checked again! 

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is dropping its requirement for vision tests to make  it easier for drivers to renew licenses online or by mail.

Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Barbara Fiala said in a statement  Monday that the change is one of several stemming from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call  for streamlining by state agencies. Another change is a new Internet  application, “MyDMV,” which allows customers to set up personal online accounts  to do business with DMV.

Starting Wednesday, drivers will “self-certify” that they meet the vision  requirement when they renew. New licenses and commercial licenses will still  require eye tests at a DMV office or by a doctor.

Fiala said vision testing wasn’t required in New York from 1993-2000, and six   other states don’t require eye tests for renewals.

delete reply jadedruid wrote on Sep 27, ’11 I like the idea of the other drivers being about to see while operating a vehicle. Why can’t they administer an online test that scores the person rather then allowing them to self ceritify?

edit delete reply lauritasita wrote on Sep 27, ’11 I think they should still be done, but maybe have the doctor submit the test scores. Think of all the people driving that really shouldn’t be.

delete reply jadedruid wrote on Sep 27, ’11 Exactly. But I would think with the modern age they should be able to administer an online test where the person could not enlarge the font and type in what they saw for a test. If someone did it for them, well that family or friend would have to live with themselves when the sight impaired person hit the road. Maryland has an online renewal but if you do there must be an eye exam administered by an optomistrist with their information and exam results.

delete reply sweetpotatoqueen wrote on Sep 27, ’11 CRAZY! This opens up all those with visual handicaps to take to the road without even the requirement for corrective lenses? This sound like laziness on the part of the NYC Dept of Motor Vehicles.