If I were you, it seems worth it to try another exam. Do you have a family doctor who can help you with this? If not, I would try again. If you find a doctor who is able to "pass you" or assist you with it, I wouldn't see it being a problem every 2 years - so long as that doctor doesn't give up the ghost.
Good luck.
If I were you, it seems worth it to try another exam. Do you have a family doctor who can help you with this? If not, I would try again. If you find a doctor who is able to "pass you" or assist you with it, I wouldn't see it being a problem every 2 years - so long as that doctor doesn't give up the ghost.
Good luck.
Not exactly the best advice. Each company will send you to their own doctor, so if you find one wiling to pass you, the company's doctor may fail you. In addition, everytime you get diagnosed/have a surgery you need a new exam. When you change jobs you take a new one also. Not all cards are 2 years either. If you have any kind of issue you may get a 1 year card.
I personally do not remember taking that test other than at my eye doctor.
I would call around and ask if the companies require it.
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Hello there forum, I've been studying here in NJ to pursue a CDL. I'm all set to take the knowledge test and get a CLP. I failed the Ishihara color test and the examiner would not allow me to pass. I'm 51 in good physical shape no health problems. I've been driving for years and I'm going on 3 years driving for corporate car service in the NYC metro area, clean driving record etc etc and all the rest. I can see numbers in about 2 out of 10 Ishihara pages.
Should I get another exam somewhere else to see if I can pass?
If I do pass another exam, will this likely be a problem every 2 years?
I'm feeling like I should pursue other jobs, but I want to be sure before I toss in the towel.
Thank you for any info you can share with me.
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