DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
a morbidly obese driver comes for a DOT physical. he weighs
385 pounds and stands 5'10" (70 inches) tall. his BMI is 55.2.
what BMI is considered "overweight"? "obese"? -
<<<Answers>>>>>25-29.9 is overweight. 30+ is obese
a morbidly obese driver comes for a DOT physical. he weighs
385 pounds and stands 5'10" (70 inches) tall. his BMI is 55.2.
what is the maximum allowable BMI to qualify? -
<<<Answers>>>>>there is no standard
BMI is a simple calculation for determining a person's
thinness or thickness. it can be useful in discussing weight
with patients. the DOT uses it as a screening tool for sleep
apnea. in which case is the measurement most likely to be
INaccurate.
-driver is generally sedentary. BMI is 29
-driver is also a body-builder. BMI is 36 -
<<<Answers>>>>>driver is also a body-builder. BMI is 36.
(although BMI is written as a measurement to be clinically
used in the FMCSA guidelines, but can be inac
an obese driver's urinalysis shows 500 mg/dL of glucose. he
claims he is not diabetic, but it is simply because of the 20 oz.
bottle of pop he drank in the hour before the test. what should
be done? - <<<Answers>>>>>order follow-up test: fasting
blood glucose or A1c
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
-kidneys will not secrete glucose into the urine if there is
healthy blood-sugar control. alimentary glycosuria is possible,
but should not cause glucose to appear in the urine unless
>100 g of sugar is consumed at once, and even then it should
not be this much. he is likely diabetic. given the serious nature
of diabetes, follow up testing is necessary
a driver's blood pressure is found to be 164/90 during his
DOT exam in January. he is given a 3-month certificate. he
returns in March, having lost 10 pounds and started a HTN
Rx. blood pressure is found to be 136/84. a full exam is not
performed. what length certification should be written and
from what date? - <<<Answers>>>>>1 year from January
-although he now qualifies for a 1 year card, it can only be
issued from the date of the full exam
who can grant a waiver or exemption? -
<<<Answers>>>>>the FMCSA
i've already passed by FAA pilot physical. do i still need a
DOT medical exam to drive a CMV? -
<<<Answers>>>>>yes, the exams are different and separate
which of the following questions is UNimportant when
considering any disease regarding certification, time
limitation, or disqualifications?
-is there likelihood of sudden incapacitation?
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
-is the disease stable?
-will the driver be financially stable if not certified?
-what is the likelihood of progression?
-does the nature of the disease affect safety?
-will the driver be able to seek adequate care on the road? -
<<<Answers>>>>>will the driver be financially stable if not
certified?
in what time period must you give the medical examiner's
certificate to the driver after the exam? -
<<<Answers>>>>>there is no standard
-the medical examiner can give the card to the driver
immediately or at a later time of his/her choosing. follow-up
labs, tests, and communication with treating doctors can
reasonably cause delays
which is NOT a major risk of cor pulmonale?
dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension, syncope, shortness of
breath - <<<Answers>>>>>drowsiness
you refer a driver for a sleep study. it is determined there that
he should have a CPAP machine. how long must he wait, at
minimum, to check for tolerance of the treatment before you
may certify him? - <<<Answers>>>>>1 month
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
if a driver has had a cortical stroke, what is the minimum
waiting period before he/she may possibly be certified to
drive? - <<<Answers>>>>>5 years- as potential for seizure is
a concern
diabetes mellitus is a major concern. which of the following is
a long-term outcome of uncontrolled blood sugar?
cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, alzheimer's
disease, nephropathy, death, all of the above -
<<<Answers>>>>>all of the above
both schizoid and bipolar disorders can be disqualifying.
which of the following conditions is NOT a major reason to
disqualify?
-substantially compromised judgment
-swings in energy levels and mood
-attention difficulties
-suicidal behavior or ideation
-personality disorder that is repeatedly manifested by overt
inappropriate acts - <<<Answers>>>>>swings in energy
levels and mood
what are the FMCSA guidelines for certification of a driver on
Coumadin? - <<<Answers>>>>>use clinical judgment- not
on the coumadin, but on the underlying disease
a morbidly obese driver comes for a DOT physical. he weighs
385 pounds and stands 5'10" (70 inches) tall. his BMI is 55.2.
what BMI is considered "overweight"? "obese"? -
<<<Answers>>>>>25-29.9 is overweight. 30+ is obese
a morbidly obese driver comes for a DOT physical. he weighs
385 pounds and stands 5'10" (70 inches) tall. his BMI is 55.2.
what is the maximum allowable BMI to qualify? -
<<<Answers>>>>>there is no standard
BMI is a simple calculation for determining a person's
thinness or thickness. it can be useful in discussing weight
with patients. the DOT uses it as a screening tool for sleep
apnea. in which case is the measurement most likely to be
INaccurate.
-driver is generally sedentary. BMI is 29
-driver is also a body-builder. BMI is 36 -
<<<Answers>>>>>driver is also a body-builder. BMI is 36.
(although BMI is written as a measurement to be clinically
used in the FMCSA guidelines, but can be inac
an obese driver's urinalysis shows 500 mg/dL of glucose. he
claims he is not diabetic, but it is simply because of the 20 oz.
bottle of pop he drank in the hour before the test. what should
be done? - <<<Answers>>>>>order follow-up test: fasting
blood glucose or A1c
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
-kidneys will not secrete glucose into the urine if there is
healthy blood-sugar control. alimentary glycosuria is possible,
but should not cause glucose to appear in the urine unless
>100 g of sugar is consumed at once, and even then it should
not be this much. he is likely diabetic. given the serious nature
of diabetes, follow up testing is necessary
a driver's blood pressure is found to be 164/90 during his
DOT exam in January. he is given a 3-month certificate. he
returns in March, having lost 10 pounds and started a HTN
Rx. blood pressure is found to be 136/84. a full exam is not
performed. what length certification should be written and
from what date? - <<<Answers>>>>>1 year from January
-although he now qualifies for a 1 year card, it can only be
issued from the date of the full exam
who can grant a waiver or exemption? -
<<<Answers>>>>>the FMCSA
i've already passed by FAA pilot physical. do i still need a
DOT medical exam to drive a CMV? -
<<<Answers>>>>>yes, the exams are different and separate
which of the following questions is UNimportant when
considering any disease regarding certification, time
limitation, or disqualifications?
-is there likelihood of sudden incapacitation?
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
-is the disease stable?
-will the driver be financially stable if not certified?
-what is the likelihood of progression?
-does the nature of the disease affect safety?
-will the driver be able to seek adequate care on the road? -
<<<Answers>>>>>will the driver be financially stable if not
certified?
in what time period must you give the medical examiner's
certificate to the driver after the exam? -
<<<Answers>>>>>there is no standard
-the medical examiner can give the card to the driver
immediately or at a later time of his/her choosing. follow-up
labs, tests, and communication with treating doctors can
reasonably cause delays
which is NOT a major risk of cor pulmonale?
dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension, syncope, shortness of
breath - <<<Answers>>>>>drowsiness
you refer a driver for a sleep study. it is determined there that
he should have a CPAP machine. how long must he wait, at
minimum, to check for tolerance of the treatment before you
may certify him? - <<<Answers>>>>>1 month
, DOT Practice (2024-2025) Questions with Solutions
if a driver has had a cortical stroke, what is the minimum
waiting period before he/she may possibly be certified to
drive? - <<<Answers>>>>>5 years- as potential for seizure is
a concern
diabetes mellitus is a major concern. which of the following is
a long-term outcome of uncontrolled blood sugar?
cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, alzheimer's
disease, nephropathy, death, all of the above -
<<<Answers>>>>>all of the above
both schizoid and bipolar disorders can be disqualifying.
which of the following conditions is NOT a major reason to
disqualify?
-substantially compromised judgment
-swings in energy levels and mood
-attention difficulties
-suicidal behavior or ideation
-personality disorder that is repeatedly manifested by overt
inappropriate acts - <<<Answers>>>>>swings in energy
levels and mood
what are the FMCSA guidelines for certification of a driver on
Coumadin? - <<<Answers>>>>>use clinical judgment- not
on the coumadin, but on the underlying disease
