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DOT Certification Exam
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64 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 64 verified DOT certification exam questions with correct answers
provided for each. The content focuses on medical standards and guidelines relevant to driver
physical qualifications and examiner responsibilities. It serves as a valuable resource for
students preparing for certification, allowing for efficient study and comprehensive review of
essential concepts.
CONTENTS
Medical Standards Q1–Q12
Vision and Hearing Q13–Q24
Diabetes Management Q25–Q34
Page 1
, Seizure and Epilepsy Q35–Q41
Pulmonary Function Q42–Q53
Certification and Exemptions Q54–Q64
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 64
What are the differences between the
medical standards and the medical
guidelines?
CORRECT ANSWER
Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 64
In which regulation(s) are the driver
physical qualification standards cited?
CORRECT ANSWER
49 CFR 391.41
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 64
In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited?
CORRECT ANSWER
49 CFR 391.43
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 64
What objective tests and measurements are
required as part of the driver physical
examination?
CORRECT ANSWER
- Height and weight
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein,
blood, and glucose
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 64
What are the possible outcomes of the driver
physical examination?
CORRECT ANSWER
Certification or disqualification
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 64
To pass the interstate CMV driver
vision exam, a visual acuity of ______
corrected or uncorrected is required.
CORRECT ANSWER
20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 64
What eye conditions must the
medical examiner ask the driver
about and if indicated request
specialist evaluation?
Page 3
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
DOT Certification Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Verified Exam
Preparation
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
64 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 64 verified DOT certification exam questions with correct answers
provided for each. The content focuses on medical standards and guidelines relevant to driver
physical qualifications and examiner responsibilities. It serves as a valuable resource for
students preparing for certification, allowing for efficient study and comprehensive review of
essential concepts.
CONTENTS
Medical Standards Q1–Q12
Vision and Hearing Q13–Q24
Diabetes Management Q25–Q34
Page 1
, Seizure and Epilepsy Q35–Q41
Pulmonary Function Q42–Q53
Certification and Exemptions Q54–Q64
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 64
What are the differences between the
medical standards and the medical
guidelines?
CORRECT ANSWER
Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 64
In which regulation(s) are the driver
physical qualification standards cited?
CORRECT ANSWER
49 CFR 391.41
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 64
In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited?
CORRECT ANSWER
49 CFR 391.43
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 64
What objective tests and measurements are
required as part of the driver physical
examination?
CORRECT ANSWER
- Height and weight
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein,
blood, and glucose
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 64
What are the possible outcomes of the driver
physical examination?
CORRECT ANSWER
Certification or disqualification
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 64
To pass the interstate CMV driver
vision exam, a visual acuity of ______
corrected or uncorrected is required.
CORRECT ANSWER
20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 64
What eye conditions must the
medical examiner ask the driver
about and if indicated request
specialist evaluation?
Page 3
