Can people with peripheral vision loss drive safely?

Maybe: Peripheral vision loss may vary from undetectable to profound. One of the best ways to determine the loss is to take a visual field test followed by a careful exam. If the loss is in one eye then the possibility exists of an unrestricted license. Your local dmv has details and may require a road test. Your first visit should be with your ophthalmologist.

Depends: On the amount of peripheral vision loss. A visual field is performed to detect the amount of binocular horizontal visual field. For example, some rules require it to be at least 20 degrees to drive. Driving safely with reduced peripheral vision means turning your head always in the direction you want to look.