Practice Quiz |DOT/FMCSA Medical
Examiner Topics
(2026/2027, Practice Questions)
1 - Which form is used by medical examiners to record
the results of a DOT physical for commercial drivers?
• MCSA-5875 (Medical Examination Report Form for
Commercial Driver Fitness Determination)
• MCSA-7001 (Commercial Driver History Form)
• FMCSA-1010 (Driver Clearance Form)
• DOT-A12 (Medical Certification Summary)
Answer: MCSA-5875 (Medical Examination Report Form
for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination)
2 - What is the minimum visual acuity standard
commonly applied for certification of a commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) driver under FMCSA guidelines?
• 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses
• 20/20 in both eyes without correction
• 20/50 in at least one eye
• No minimum — vision is evaluated case-by-case only
Answer: 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses
, 3 - Which hearing standard is commonly used by
examiners as an acceptable screen for CMV driver
certification?
• Ability to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of 5
feet, with or without a hearing aid
• Pure-tone thresholds better than 70 dB at 1 kHz
• Complete normal audiometry at all frequencies
• Hearing adequate only if no hearing aid is used
Answer: Ability to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of
5 feet, with or without a hearing aid
4 - What is the standard maximum duration (in months)
for an unrestricted Medical Examiner's Certificate
issued to a qualified driver under FMCSA standards?
• 24 months
• 6 months
• 36 months
• Indefinite until a new exam is requested
Answer: 24 months
5 - Which of the following conditions typically require
special consideration, documentation, or possible
restriction by a certified medical examiner? (Select all
that apply)
• Insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM)
• History of seizure disorder with recent uncontrolled
seizures
• Minor resolved ankle sprain with no functional
limitation
Examiner Topics
(2026/2027, Practice Questions)
1 - Which form is used by medical examiners to record
the results of a DOT physical for commercial drivers?
• MCSA-5875 (Medical Examination Report Form for
Commercial Driver Fitness Determination)
• MCSA-7001 (Commercial Driver History Form)
• FMCSA-1010 (Driver Clearance Form)
• DOT-A12 (Medical Certification Summary)
Answer: MCSA-5875 (Medical Examination Report Form
for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination)
2 - What is the minimum visual acuity standard
commonly applied for certification of a commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) driver under FMCSA guidelines?
• 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses
• 20/20 in both eyes without correction
• 20/50 in at least one eye
• No minimum — vision is evaluated case-by-case only
Answer: 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses
, 3 - Which hearing standard is commonly used by
examiners as an acceptable screen for CMV driver
certification?
• Ability to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of 5
feet, with or without a hearing aid
• Pure-tone thresholds better than 70 dB at 1 kHz
• Complete normal audiometry at all frequencies
• Hearing adequate only if no hearing aid is used
Answer: Ability to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of
5 feet, with or without a hearing aid
4 - What is the standard maximum duration (in months)
for an unrestricted Medical Examiner's Certificate
issued to a qualified driver under FMCSA standards?
• 24 months
• 6 months
• 36 months
• Indefinite until a new exam is requested
Answer: 24 months
5 - Which of the following conditions typically require
special consideration, documentation, or possible
restriction by a certified medical examiner? (Select all
that apply)
• Insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM)
• History of seizure disorder with recent uncontrolled
seizures
• Minor resolved ankle sprain with no functional
limitation
