Anonymous - Comments

Document ID: FMCSA-2008-0292-0002
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Received Date: October 20 2008, at 10:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: October 20 2008, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: October 17 2008, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: November 17 2008, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80766c5b
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This is comment on Rule

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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Dear FMCSA, I am writing to thank you for keeping your liberal open mind regarding vision exemptions. I truly think it is the right thing to do. I can understand where people can have doubts about monocular drivers, but I dont believe that they understand that we learn how to adapt. I am a 20/20 20/400 driver with a solid safety record. My peripheral vision is normal. I can easierly adapt because I am not an absolute monocular drive. I believe that is what Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should at least consider revising. A peripheral test should be a fairer vision requirement. This exemption program should be for the absolute monocular. If I cover my bad eye, I can see where this ignorance comes from, but I will not abandon my absolute monocular brothers and sisters. I believe safety comes from with in. As from previous studies, monocular drivers out perform binocular drivers regarding safety. Why? Because we know our limits and focus on safety more than binocular drivers....the FACT. I possibly could be wrong but....Thank You for the opportunity to comment! Sincerely, Mr. Anonymous