To prepare for the test, many older drivers choose to enroll in a driver’s education program or driving school for seniors to brush up their skills. It consists of an interview, and may also involve a vision test, a written test, and/or a driving test. The reexamination involves the immediate evaluation of an individual by an FLHSMV authorized officer. Other times, information in your license renewal application or on your driving record may prompt a reexamination. Moreover, an FLHSMV reexamination may be recommended by a family member, physical or emergency medical technician, or peace officer via this medical reporting form. The FLHSMV ReexaminationĪn FLHSMV reexamination may be given when a person’s driving skills must be reevaluated based on one or more factors, including the driver’s physical or mental condition, or driving record. If you pass the subsequent FLHSMV vision test, your driver license renewal will be granted (with a corrective lens restriction, if necessary).

When you return to the FLHSMV for another vision test, your vision test report will be reviewed.

Since the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will need to retest your vision, make sure to carry out the vision specialist’s recommendations before returning to the FLHSMV.

The vision specialist may prescribe eyeglasses or another type of vision correction.

Alternately, FLHSMV allows the vision specialist to submit vision results online, after which you can get the license renewed online, by phone or in person. Bring the Report of Eye Examination, completed by the vision specialist, back to your local FLHSMV office.

The vision specialist (a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist) will perform a full vision examination and assess whether your eyesight permits you to drive safely.

If you failed to meet the minimum vision required, a Mature Vision Examination Form needs to be completed by a vision specialist.

Please note the following if you are referred to a vision specialist: The accepted minimum field of vision is 130 degrees. If one eye is blind, the other must have 20/40. If worse in one or either eye, you will be referred to a licensed vision specialist to see if it can be improved.

Florida's drivers license check