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A person applies for category B to drive a car and has hearing loss exceeding 45% combined across both ears. May they obtain a licence subject to conditions if other fitness requirements are satisfied?

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Yes, with a fitness assessment and prescribed mirrors and conditions.

Yes. Annex IV section 2.1 of the General Driver Regulations permits a group-1 licence subject to conditions: affected drivers must have exterior mirrors on both sides and a panoramic interior mirror. Where a hearing aid is needed to reach the required hearing level, its use must be specified as mandatory. Not every ear condition has the same outcome, and mirrors alone do not qualify someone for every licence or condition; fitness requires the appropriate assessment.

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  • No, every hearing impairment prevents obtaining any licence.

  • Yes, without any assessment or adaptation.

  • Yes, with a fitness assessment and prescribed mirrors and conditions.

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