On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 15:49:34 GMT, "Caplee" wrote:

I have signed up to take the OUPV course and in checking background
information I find I may not be eligible due to health problems. Does anyone
know how strict are the requirements or what constitutes restrictions from
getting a license? I need to cancel immediately if I am not eligible.
Thanks for the assistance

Depends on the problem you have. As long as it can be medicated and
considered under control and you don't have a color or other vision
problem that cannot be corrected to 20/40, then you can pass the
physical standing on your head.

I have a couple of problems like high BP and I have a immune disorder
(RA) which requires lots of steroids and blood thinners - they didn't
have a problem. I also wear glasses as a result of service time and
there wasn't a problem there either.

They aren't asking for your medical records - only that a physician
will qualify you as acceptable for that level license. I have a Class
A driver's license and I could no more shift a 16 speed Road Ranger
tranny with a split axel than the man in the moon. I pass the
physical every year. ;)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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