[jpc0]

Some more context on the South African system, although before it was done at our equivalent to the DMV it now gets done by an optometrist.

[beAbU]

I think you can still do it at the 'DMV', this was possible last time I renewed my license about 3 years ago (I don't live in SA anymore tho).

But the eye test machines often broken, so the advice was always to get the test done at an optometrist and they fill out a special form that you take with you when renewing your license.

[jpc0]

For context now you need to make a booking at a specific department and must take an eye test with