VicRoads Approved Driving Vision Assessments

Ringwood & Mornington

VicRoads Approved Eye Testing & Assessments

A Plus Optometry is proud to provide eye tests so you keep up to date with Vic Roads Standards for driving on the road in Victoria. By providing VicRoads approved assessments right here in our practice, we aim to make it as easy as possible for you to keep your driver’s licence up to date.

VicRoads uses a form that we can complete. There is a section for A Plus Optometry, as your optometrist, to complete to ensure the eye test has been conducted and documented. There are also commercial standards that vary from private drivers, for those who fall under that category.

Your assessment is carried out in person by one of our optometrists, who completes and signs the optometrist section of the VicRoads Eyesight Report. If you’ve been asked to provide one, bring the form or letter from VicRoads with you. You can also download the VicRoads form below.

Download the VicRoads Form

When Do You Need an Eye Test for Your Driving Licence?

Most drivers never need a special eyesight report. VicRoads will let you know if they need one from an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

This commonly happens when:

You are renewing or applying for a licence and VicRoads has asked for evidence of your vision
You have an eye condition that may affect your driving, such as glaucoma, cataracts or diabetic eye disease
Your vision has changed after an eye injury, surgery or diagnosis
Your licence has conditions attached that require regular vision reviews
You hold, or are applying for, a commercial licence, which has higher vision standards

If you’re not sure whether you need an assessment, give either practice a call and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Vision Requirements for Driving in Victoria

Victoria uses national vision standards for driving, and there are two levels: private and commercial.

Private licence (car and motorcycle). Your vision is measured in two main ways:

Visual acuity is how sharp your vision is when reading a letter chart. For a private licence you need to read the 6/12 line or better with both eyes open. You can wear your glasses or contact lenses to meet this standard.
Visual field is how much you can see around you without moving your eyes. This is your peripheral vision, which helps you notice cars, cyclists and pedestrians at the edges of your view. A private licence generally requires a horizontal field of at least 110 degrees.

Commercial licence. Commercial drivers must meet stricter standards for both acuity and visual fields. If you drive for work (trucks, buses, taxis, rideshare or similar), tell us when you book so we can make sure the right standard is assessed.

Standards can change, so we always assess against the current VicRoads guidelines on the day.

What’s Included in Your Driving Vision Assessment

A visual acuity check, with and without your glasses or contact lenses
A complete Binocular Visual Field Test and Esterman Visual Fields Test, using our certified Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field Analyser, which is preferred by VicRoads
A discussion of any results that may affect your driving
Completion and documentation of the VicRoads Eyesight Report, with visual field results attached where required

What If You Don’t Quite Meet the Standard?

Not meeting the standard doesn’t always mean the end of driving. Sometimes updated glasses or contact lenses are all it takes. In other cases, VicRoads may consider a conditional licence, for example one limited to daylight driving or requiring glasses. Your optometrist can explain your results and what options may be available, but the final licensing decision always rests with VicRoads.

Can I Do a Driving Eye Test Online?

You’ll find online vision screeners that give a general idea of how well you see. They’re not accepted as a substitute, though. If VicRoads asks for an eyesight report, it must be completed in person by a registered optometrist or ophthalmologist, who can measure your vision properly and test your visual fields with calibrated equipment. An online test can’t do that, and it can’t pick up the early changes in eye health that may affect your driving down the track.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an eye test to renew my driver's licence in Victoria?

Not routinely. VicRoads will ask for an eyesight report if they need one, for example because of an eye condition, a change in your vision, or a commercial licence. If you’ve received a request, we can complete it.

What are the vision requirements for driving in Victoria?

For a private licence you need to read the 6/12 line or better with both eyes open (glasses and contact lenses are fine), and have an adequate visual field, generally at least 110 degrees horizontally. Commercial licences have stricter requirements.

Can I get a VicRoads eye test online?

No. A VicRoads eyesight report must be completed in person by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Online screeners can’t be used in its place.

Can I wear my glasses or contact lenses during the test?

Yes. Bring the glasses or contacts you normally drive in. Your vision is assessed both with and without correction, and the report records both.

What happens if I don't meet the vision standard?

We’ll explain your results and whether new glasses or contacts could help. If not, VicRoads may consider a conditional licence. We’ll talk you through the options, though VicRoads makes the final decision.

Do you test commercial drivers?

Yes. Let us know when you book that you hold or need a commercial licence, so we can assess against the correct standard.

Driving Vision Assessments