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I have just had a DVLA visual field test & I asked for a copy( had 3 tests ) I don’t think I’ve done very well. I scored 94 & missed 26 does anyone know how these rates for the DVLA are judged.

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hi am no help with the score or points. Am just curious about your test I went for one last year and I did three test two with my glasses on and one with out all ran straight after each other ended up with a 5 year driving license

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I was told by my Consultant last week that I failed my DVLA VF TEST because you are only allowed to miss 2 dots in the central vision and I missed 3...☹️

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Hi there, the DVLA will interpret your results and consider any misses, and whether or not they are in a cluster. There is not a set 'score' to pass the test. You can also informally appeal your results if you would like to retake the test. Some more information can be found in our booklet, which can be found here - glaucoma.uk/product/driving...

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