The course or program must consist of the following minimum training requirements: (a) for a person with no previous driving experience, the course shall consist of at least thirty hours of behindthewheel driving skills with a bioptic telescopic lens system in place and under the supervision of an ECP, CDRS, CLVT, COMS, or such other designations of qualification as recognized by the department who has certification in Bioptic Driving Training. For a person with previous driving experience, the course shall consist of at least twenty hours behindthewheel driving skills under the supervision of an ECP, CDRS, CLVT, COMS, or such other designations of qualification as recognized by the department who has certification in Bioptic Driving Training; (b) review and integrated reinforcement of the proper and appropriate use of the bioptic telescopic lens system while driving a motor vehicle, including cleaning and focusing procedures and vertical spotting exercises; and (c) the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training to a trainee when he successfully completes the BehindtheWheel Bioptic Training Program. He must present this certificate Driver’s to the department in order to take the ontheroad portion of the license test with his bioptic telescope system in place. He driver’s also shall provide a copy of the certificate to the supervising optometrist or ophthalmologist. The applicant must apply for a license and take the driver’s department road test within twelve months of having completed the BehindtheWheel Bioptic Driving Program. The road test is the same standard road test taken by all other persons applying for a regular license. driver’s (D) A person who is licensed to drive using bioptic telescopic aid is subject to restrictions placed on his license. Restrictions may include, but are not limited to: (1) driving only during daylight hours; (2) the vehicle being operated by the bioptic driver must be equipped with both left and right side mirrors; (3) the bioptic driver shall not be permitted to operate a motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter; (4) the bioptic driver may not drive during adverse weather conditions that significantly reduce the visibility of the roadway or other traffic and traffic control devices; (5) a maximum speed of fifty miles per hour; (6) no other mental or physical handicaps; and (7) no driving on an interstate highway.
The course or program must consist of the following minimum training requirements: (a) for a person with no previous driving experience, the course shall consist of at least thirty hours of behindthewheel driving skills with a bioptic telescopic lens system in place and under the supervision of an ECP, CDRS, CLVT, COMS, or such other designations of qualification as recognized by the department who has certification in Bioptic Driving Training. For a person with previous driving experience, the course shall consist of at least twenty hours behindthewheel driving skills under the supervision of an ECP, CDRS, CLVT, COMS, or such other designations of qualification as recognized by the department who has certification in Bioptic Driving Training; (b) review and integrated reinforcement of the proper and appropriate use of the bioptic telescopic lens system while driving a motor vehicle, including cleaning and focusing procedures and vertical spotting exercises; and (c) the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training to a trainee when he successfully completes the BehindtheWheel Bioptic Driver’s Training Program. He must present this certificate to the department in order to take the ontheroad portion of the driver’s license test with his bioptic telescope system in place. He also shall provide a copy of the certificate to the supervising optometrist or ophthalmologist. The applicant must apply for a driver’s license and take the department road test within twelve months of having completed the BehindtheWheel Bioptic Driving Program. The road test is the same standard road test taken by all other persons applying for a regular driver’s license. (D) A person who is licensed to drive using bioptic telescopic aid is subject to restrictions placed on his license. Restrictions may include, but are not limited to: (1) driving only during daylight hours; (2) the vehicle being operated by the bioptic driver must be equipped with both left and right side mirrors; (3) the bioptic driver shall not be permitted to operate a motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter; (4) the bioptic driver may not drive during adverse weather conditions that significantly reduce the visibility of the roadway or other traffic and traffic control devices; (5) a maximum speed of fifty miles per hour; (6) no other mental or physical handicaps; and (7) no driving on an interstate highway.
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