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I was wondering if being colorblind will not allow me to get a CDL.
I am what they call Deutan. I can not decipher shades of red. I know it is red but not sure if it is pink or dark red. That is what they say.
To me I think I can tell the difference and everyone around me tells me I am right, and they are not messing with me most of the time. LOL
But I was just curious if it would hold me back from driving.
Thanks,
TimThis is USAF 2T2 and I approve this message.
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I am color blind, to pastels anyway. When they open that book and ask me what I see, I think they are playing games! I see nutin!
However, the testing facilities will have some sort of colored objects to test your basic color levels, usually something red, green and yellow.
I have never failed one yet ....
Monty
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Hi!
I have blue/green colorblindness,they say.
On my phys they said you must be able
to tell the difference, to me red was red
yeelow was lighter red, and green is white,but
I could see the diff,so no problem.
LOL
Chuckie
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I really appreciate your help.
Chuckie, I grew up in Cerro Gordo IL. Who do you drive for?
I was looking into Curry for a while but do not have much information on them.
Thanks,
TimThis is USAF 2T2 and I approve this message.
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Hi!
USAF 2T2/
Well I happen to work for Curry,2yr
12hr days /not bad,u work that an more OTR
30% for hauling Staleys/ coal&ash
27% for hauling ADM/ same
25-30$ for rock,lime,ect
no bennies, paid wkly
Slow period is jan/apr yrly
We start between 4/6AM Mon-Sat
Sorry got off med sub !
Chuckie/LOL
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The regs. state you must be able to distinguish and identify red, yellow, green.
However, many examiners, including state MVA's, will try to fail you for ANY degree of colorblindness. You must stand your ground with the examiners.
They use what is called an Ishihara test. (The circles with numbers inside) These test for any and all degrees of colorblindness. Not just red, green, yellow.
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Were you saying that you make 25-30/hr?
But without any benifits?
I am due to get ouot of the AF in around 6 months and they are someone I wouldn't mind driving for.
Thanks,
TimThis is USAF 2T2 and I approve this message.