Oklahoma Learner's Permit Vision Test: 20/60 Standard, Restriction B, and the DL-20 Form (2026)

Oklahoma's vision screening is a hard gate on the permit process - fail it and you leave with a form, not a permit. Know the exact standard before you sit down at the Snellen chart.

What Are Oklahoma's Learner's Permit Vision Requirements?

To get an Oklahoma learner's permit, you must pass a vision screening with visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes or 20/50 in one eye, and a field of vision of at least 70 degrees. Bring corrective lenses if you use them. You can meet these standards with or without corrective lenses.

Oklahoma Peripheral-Vision Requirement

You need a field of vision of at least 70 degrees for the standard Class D screening.

Oklahoma Permit Vision-Test Process

The vision screening is done at a Service Oklahoma location or licensed operator office. An examiner uses a standard Snellen wall chart or an automated vision screening machine. The test checks visual acuity and assesses your peripheral vision to ensure you meet the 70-degree requirement. Confirm current standards at your Service Oklahoma office before your visit. See full permit steps at https://www.shoro.ai/us/learners-permit/oklahoma.

One Tulsa applicant failed because they covered one eye while reading the chart, which invalidated the 'both eyes together' measurement. The examiner had them restart the test correctly.

Can I get an Oklahoma learner's permit if I have vision in only one eye?

Yes, if the seeing eye meets Oklahoma's Class D standard. The current standard is 20/50 in one eye or 20/60 with both eyes together, with at least a 70-degree field of vision; extra medical review or restrictions can apply in some cases.

Does color blindness affect an Oklahoma learner's permit vision test? Oklahoma's standard Class D screening does not have a separate color-vision requirement.

Wearing Glasses or Contacts

If you normally wear glasses or contacts, wear them during the vision screening. Passing the test with correction results in a Restriction B (Corrective Lenses) on your permit. This restriction legally requires you to wear glasses or contacts every time you drive. Contact lenses are treated the same as glasses. If your vision improves later (e.g., after LASIK), you can have the restriction removed by submitting a new DL-20 form showing you now meet standards without correction. Check vision restrictions at https://www.shoro.ai/us/learners-permit/oklahoma.

A student in Oklahoma City passed the acuity test but failed the peripheral vision check. They returned the same afternoon with their updated prescription glasses, which corrected a previously unnoticed field limitation, and passed the retest.

How do I remove the corrective-lenses restriction after LASIK or improved vision?

You need to show that you now meet the vision standard without corrective lenses. Service Oklahoma can require a new vision evaluation, including a completed DL-20 when applicable, before removing the restriction.

What Happens If You Fail the Oklahoma Permit Vision Screening?

If you fail the Oklahoma vision screening, you receive a DL-20 form. Take it to a licensed optometrist, have it completed, then return it to Service Oklahoma by mail, fax (405-497-7035), or in person to continue your application.

Next Steps After a Failed Vision Test

Take the DL-20 form to a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist for a detailed eye exam. The doctor performs the exam, documents your vision on the form, and signs it. You then return the completed form to Service Oklahoma to continue your permit application. Call your eye doctor's office before you go to confirm they can complete the state form - some clinics in Norman have reported not having the DL-20 on hand, causing applicants to make multiple trips.

Eye Exam Costs and Returning to Service Oklahoma the Same Day

The cost for an outside thorough eye exam varies and is not set by the state. You can return to Service Oklahoma the same day with your completed form, or with new glasses/contacts, to proceed with your application.

At the Broken Arrow office, one applicant failed the initial screening, went to a nearby optometrist, paid $75 for an exam without insurance, got the form completed, and returned to the Service Oklahoma office before it closed to submit it and schedule their written test.

Corrective-Lens Restrictions and Common Vision-Test Mistakes

• ► Restriction B Compliance: You must wear your correction for all driving, including supervised practice and your road test. Violating this restriction is a traffic offense with potential fines.
• ► Arrive Early: Service Oklahoma offices in cities like Lawton can have long midday lines. Arriving at opening (often 8:00 AM) helps you complete the vision screening and written test in one visit.
• ► Bring Your Current Prescription: Wearing an outdated prescription during the test is a common reason for failure, requiring an outside exam and new lenses.
• ► Complete the DL-20 Fully: Incomplete forms - like a missing doctor's signature at a Moore clinic - are a top cause of application rejection. Read full Oklahoma learner permit process steps at https://www.shoro.ai/us/learners-permit/oklahoma.