DOT – Exam Questions Study Guide with Key Concepts
and Practice Questions
a 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had 3
episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from his
neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no
abnormalities. how long may he be qualified
a.disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b.qualified up to 2 years
c.refer to tilt table test
d.refer for CT of brain - correct answer ✔✔ B
use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - correct answer ✔✔
false
drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - correct answer ✔✔ A
according to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
,d. two years - correct answer ✔✔ A
a driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clearance
from a cardiologist
a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - correct answer ✔✔ D
to pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each and
both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - correct answer ✔✔ B
what eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔ E
a driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - correct answer ✔✔ true
, examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA - correct
answer ✔✔ false
driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each eye
a. 50
b.60
c.90
d.70 - correct answer ✔✔ D
which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - correct answer ✔✔ D
when corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - correct answer ✔✔ true
the driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - correct answer ✔✔ A
and Practice Questions
a 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had 3
episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from his
neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no
abnormalities. how long may he be qualified
a.disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b.qualified up to 2 years
c.refer to tilt table test
d.refer for CT of brain - correct answer ✔✔ B
use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - correct answer ✔✔
false
drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - correct answer ✔✔ A
according to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
,d. two years - correct answer ✔✔ A
a driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clearance
from a cardiologist
a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - correct answer ✔✔ D
to pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each and
both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - correct answer ✔✔ B
what eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔ E
a driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - correct answer ✔✔ true
, examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA - correct
answer ✔✔ false
driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each eye
a. 50
b.60
c.90
d.70 - correct answer ✔✔ D
which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - correct answer ✔✔ D
when corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - correct answer ✔✔ true
the driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - correct answer ✔✔ A
