DOT CERTIFICATION LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
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 - ANSWERS-Pupil reactivity
Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - ANSWERS-To certify some drivers
with monocular vision.
Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? - ANSWERS-49
DFR 391.41(b)(10)
Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? -
ANSWERS-</= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear
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, DOT CERTIFICATION LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Is audiometry required? - ANSWERS-No, not if forced whisper test
passed in at least one ear.
Mandatory waiting period after
diagnosis of DM? - ANSWERS-None
Highest acceptable A1c? - ANSWERS-10%
Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - ANSWERS-1 year
Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - ANSWERS-2 or more
unprovoked seizures.
Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - ANSWERS-5 years
(Must also be off all medication)
Waiting period for acute MI? - ANSWERS-2 months
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
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 - ANSWERS-Pupil reactivity
Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - ANSWERS-To certify some drivers
with monocular vision.
Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? - ANSWERS-49
DFR 391.41(b)(10)
Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? -
ANSWERS-</= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear
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, DOT CERTIFICATION LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Is audiometry required? - ANSWERS-No, not if forced whisper test
passed in at least one ear.
Mandatory waiting period after
diagnosis of DM? - ANSWERS-None
Highest acceptable A1c? - ANSWERS-10%
Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - ANSWERS-1 year
Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - ANSWERS-2 or more
unprovoked seizures.
Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - ANSWERS-5 years
(Must also be off all medication)
Waiting period for acute MI? - ANSWERS-2 months
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