DOT RECERTIFICATION EXAM 2026-2027
250 REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A driver has had his second spontaneous pneumothorax
on the same side 3 months ago. There has been no
surgical intervention. The FVC is 68%. The correct
determination in this case is:
a. Do not certify until the condition has been corrected
surgically.
b. Certify for one year since pulmonary functions show
FVC > 65%.
c. Certify for one year if pulse ox is > 92%.
d. Certify for one year if the driver is adequately
anticoagulated with INRs in the therapeutic range. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a. Do not certify until the condition has
been corrected surgically
,A driver cannot be considered for an SPE if:
a. The deficit involves less than an entire hand. b. The
deficit involves less than an entire foot.
c. The deficit is progressive.
d. The deficit resulted from illicit drug or alcohol use -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-c. The deficit is progressive.
2. The following statements are true concerning hearing
requirements of commercial drivers EXCEPT:
a. Hearing aids may not be worn during the forced
whisper test.
b. Either the forced whisper or audiometry tests may be
performed first.
c. The forced whisper test is passed if one ear perceives
the forced whisper at 5 feet.
d. Administration of both tests is only necessary if the
first test is failed. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a. Hearing aids may
not be worn during the forced whisper test.
,3. What is the maximum length of time a driver can
remain in determination pending status?
a. 30 days.
b. 45 days.
c. 2 months.
d. 6 months. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-b. 45 days
The driver reports a suicide attempt 6 months earlier,
following the break-up of his marriage. He noted seeing a
psychiatrist and he takes Citalopram daily and he reports
he feels fine now and is moving on with his life. He
provides a release from his doctor that he may return to
work without restrictions. The medical examiner should?
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require a CAGE questionnaire.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a.
Disqualify the driver
, A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be
certified:
a. For 2 years if less than 4 cm and asymptomatic
b. For 1 year if between 4 and 5 cm, asymptomatic, with
a recommendation from a cardiovascular specialist who
understands the functions and demands of commercial
driving.
c. For 2 years after surgical repair, after a 2 month
waiting period.
d. For 1 year after surgical repair, after a 2 month waiting
period. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-b. For 1 year if between 4 and
5 cm, asymptomatic, with a recommendation from a
cardiovascular specialist who understands the functions
and demands of commercial driving.
Which of the following is false concerning additional
information the driver is to provide for any "yes"
responses on the history section of the examination
form?
a. Any limitations resulting from current or previous
conditions.
b. Must list diagnosis and date of onset of the condition.
250 REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A driver has had his second spontaneous pneumothorax
on the same side 3 months ago. There has been no
surgical intervention. The FVC is 68%. The correct
determination in this case is:
a. Do not certify until the condition has been corrected
surgically.
b. Certify for one year since pulmonary functions show
FVC > 65%.
c. Certify for one year if pulse ox is > 92%.
d. Certify for one year if the driver is adequately
anticoagulated with INRs in the therapeutic range. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a. Do not certify until the condition has
been corrected surgically
,A driver cannot be considered for an SPE if:
a. The deficit involves less than an entire hand. b. The
deficit involves less than an entire foot.
c. The deficit is progressive.
d. The deficit resulted from illicit drug or alcohol use -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-c. The deficit is progressive.
2. The following statements are true concerning hearing
requirements of commercial drivers EXCEPT:
a. Hearing aids may not be worn during the forced
whisper test.
b. Either the forced whisper or audiometry tests may be
performed first.
c. The forced whisper test is passed if one ear perceives
the forced whisper at 5 feet.
d. Administration of both tests is only necessary if the
first test is failed. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a. Hearing aids may
not be worn during the forced whisper test.
,3. What is the maximum length of time a driver can
remain in determination pending status?
a. 30 days.
b. 45 days.
c. 2 months.
d. 6 months. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-b. 45 days
The driver reports a suicide attempt 6 months earlier,
following the break-up of his marriage. He noted seeing a
psychiatrist and he takes Citalopram daily and he reports
he feels fine now and is moving on with his life. He
provides a release from his doctor that he may return to
work without restrictions. The medical examiner should?
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require a CAGE questionnaire.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-a.
Disqualify the driver
, A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be
certified:
a. For 2 years if less than 4 cm and asymptomatic
b. For 1 year if between 4 and 5 cm, asymptomatic, with
a recommendation from a cardiovascular specialist who
understands the functions and demands of commercial
driving.
c. For 2 years after surgical repair, after a 2 month
waiting period.
d. For 1 year after surgical repair, after a 2 month waiting
period. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-b. For 1 year if between 4 and
5 cm, asymptomatic, with a recommendation from a
cardiovascular specialist who understands the functions
and demands of commercial driving.
Which of the following is false concerning additional
information the driver is to provide for any "yes"
responses on the history section of the examination
form?
a. Any limitations resulting from current or previous
conditions.
b. Must list diagnosis and date of onset of the condition.
