DOT Certification Exam
What are the differences between the
medical standards and the medical
guidelines? - ANSWER-Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices.
In which regulation(s) are the driver
physical qualification standards cited? - ANSWER-49 CFR 391.41
In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited? - ANSWER-49 CFR
391.43
What objective tests and measurements are
required as part of the driver physical
examination? - ANSWER-- Height and weight
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein,
blood, and glucose
What are the possible outcomes of the driver
physical examination? - ANSWER-Certification or disqualification
To pass the interstate CMV driver
vision exam, a visual acuity of ______
corrected or uncorrected is required. - ANSWER-20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually
and combined
What eye conditions must the
medical examiner ask the driver
about and if indicated request
, specialist evaluation? - ANSWER-Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens),
glaucoma, and macular
degeneration
According to FMCSA regulations, which
of the following must the ME evaluate
when examining a driver's eyes?
A. Pupil reactivity
B. Iris symmetry
C. Conjunctiva injection
D. Corneal thickness - ANSWER-Pupil reactivity
Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - ANSWER-To certify some drivers with monocular vision.
Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? - ANSWER-49 DFR 391.41(b)(10)
Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? - ANSWER-</= 40 dB hearing loss
in at least one ear
Is audiometry required? - ANSWER-No, not if forced whisper test passed in at least one ear.
Mandatory waiting period after
diagnosis of DM? - ANSWER-None
Highest acceptable A1c? - ANSWER-10%
Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - ANSWER-1 year
Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - ANSWER-2 or more unprovoked seizures.
Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - ANSWER-5 years (Must also be off all
medication)
Waiting period for acute MI? - ANSWER-2 months
What are the differences between the
medical standards and the medical
guidelines? - ANSWER-Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices.
In which regulation(s) are the driver
physical qualification standards cited? - ANSWER-49 CFR 391.41
In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited? - ANSWER-49 CFR
391.43
What objective tests and measurements are
required as part of the driver physical
examination? - ANSWER-- Height and weight
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein,
blood, and glucose
What are the possible outcomes of the driver
physical examination? - ANSWER-Certification or disqualification
To pass the interstate CMV driver
vision exam, a visual acuity of ______
corrected or uncorrected is required. - ANSWER-20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually
and combined
What eye conditions must the
medical examiner ask the driver
about and if indicated request
, specialist evaluation? - ANSWER-Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens),
glaucoma, and macular
degeneration
According to FMCSA regulations, which
of the following must the ME evaluate
when examining a driver's eyes?
A. Pupil reactivity
B. Iris symmetry
C. Conjunctiva injection
D. Corneal thickness - ANSWER-Pupil reactivity
Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - ANSWER-To certify some drivers with monocular vision.
Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? - ANSWER-49 DFR 391.41(b)(10)
Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? - ANSWER-</= 40 dB hearing loss
in at least one ear
Is audiometry required? - ANSWER-No, not if forced whisper test passed in at least one ear.
Mandatory waiting period after
diagnosis of DM? - ANSWER-None
Highest acceptable A1c? - ANSWER-10%
Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - ANSWER-1 year
Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - ANSWER-2 or more unprovoked seizures.
Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - ANSWER-5 years (Must also be off all
medication)
Waiting period for acute MI? - ANSWER-2 months
