DOT EXAM VERSION A -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Which of the following is not a mental health
professional that the Medical Examiner may refer to or consult
with?
a) Certified marijuana consultant (CMC).
b) Designated employer representative (DER).
c) Medical review officer (MRO).
d) Substance abuse professional(SAP)
Answer:
Certified marijuana consultant (CMC)
Question 2: The maximum certification interval for a driver with a
history of drug abuse or alcoholism is _______.
a) 6 months.
b) 1 year.
c) 2 years.
d) Do not certify
Answer:
2 years.
Question 3: Which of the following is true?
a) A requirement for the CMV driver physical examination istesting for
controlled substances.
, b) A driver taking multiple medications reports daily, regular, or
moderate use of alcohol. The Medical Examiner should evaluate the
possibility of medication interactions with alcohol that may cause
impairment.
c) Even in remission, alcoholism is disabling for a CMV driver.
d) Use of Schedule I drugs is not disqualifying
Answer:
A driver taking multiple medications reports daily, regular, or moderate
use of alcohol. The Medical Examiner should evaluate the possibility of
medication interactions with alcohol that may cause impairment
Question 4: Ongoing attendance at self-help groups:
a) Fulfills the requirement to complete a rehabilitation program.
b) Is not disqualifying when used for maintenance of recovery.
c) Eliminates the need for follow-up testing.
d) Is mandated by FMCSA
Answer:
Is not disqualifying when used for maintenance of recovery.
Question 5: Recertification of the driver disqualified for alcohol
abuse requires the driver to:
a) Have an evaluation by a substance abuse professional (SAP).
b) Have a referral by the driver's primary care physician stating the
driveris attending a self-help group.
c) Have a complete physical examination.
d) Have a drug test
Answer:
Have an evaluation by a substance abuse professional (SAP)
,Question 6: The Medical Examiner should be familiar with DOT
drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined in:
a) 49 CFR Part 40.
b) 40 CFR Part 38.
c) 49 CFR Part 66.
d) 49 CFR Part 12.
Answer:
49 CFR Part 40.
Question 7: Driver Examination 02/17/2022, blood pressure 144/102.
Driver given 3-month certification to 5/17/12. The driver returns on
03/16/22 with blood pressure of 124/82 and a new examination is
performe
d. The driver should be certified with what expiration date?
a) Expiration date2/17/2023.
b) Expiration date3/16/2023.
c) Expiration date 8/17/2023.
d) Expiration date 2/17/2024
Answer:
Expiration date3/16/2023.
Question 8: Requirements for completion and distribution of the
Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME
C) do not include:
a) The Medical Examiner must retain a copy or electronic version of
the Medical Examiner's Certificat
e.
, b) The Medical Examiner's Certificate may be the original certificate, a
copy of the original certificate, or a reduced-size copy of the original
certificate (e.g., wallet size).
c) The Medical Examiner's Certificate may be provided to a
prospective or current employer on request.
d) The Medical Examiner must retain a copy of driver medical
records, including the Medical Examiner's Certificate, for a minimum
of 5 years
Answer:
The Medical Examiner must retain a copy of driver medical records,
including the Medical Examiner's Certificate, for a minimum of 5 years
Question 9: What are possible outcomes of the driver physical
examination?
a) Partial certification.
b) Ineligibility.
c) Certification with Medical Examiner qualifications.
d) Time-limited certification.
Answer:
Time-limited certification.
Question 10: FMCSA medical program responsibilities include:
a) FMCSA oversight of the Department of Transportation.
b) FMCSA staff members perform examinations of CMVdrivers.
c) Provide funding for states to conduct research on CMV drivers.
d) Oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs
Answer:
Oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Which of the following is not a mental health
professional that the Medical Examiner may refer to or consult
with?
a) Certified marijuana consultant (CMC).
b) Designated employer representative (DER).
c) Medical review officer (MRO).
d) Substance abuse professional(SAP)
Answer:
Certified marijuana consultant (CMC)
Question 2: The maximum certification interval for a driver with a
history of drug abuse or alcoholism is _______.
a) 6 months.
b) 1 year.
c) 2 years.
d) Do not certify
Answer:
2 years.
Question 3: Which of the following is true?
a) A requirement for the CMV driver physical examination istesting for
controlled substances.
, b) A driver taking multiple medications reports daily, regular, or
moderate use of alcohol. The Medical Examiner should evaluate the
possibility of medication interactions with alcohol that may cause
impairment.
c) Even in remission, alcoholism is disabling for a CMV driver.
d) Use of Schedule I drugs is not disqualifying
Answer:
A driver taking multiple medications reports daily, regular, or moderate
use of alcohol. The Medical Examiner should evaluate the possibility of
medication interactions with alcohol that may cause impairment
Question 4: Ongoing attendance at self-help groups:
a) Fulfills the requirement to complete a rehabilitation program.
b) Is not disqualifying when used for maintenance of recovery.
c) Eliminates the need for follow-up testing.
d) Is mandated by FMCSA
Answer:
Is not disqualifying when used for maintenance of recovery.
Question 5: Recertification of the driver disqualified for alcohol
abuse requires the driver to:
a) Have an evaluation by a substance abuse professional (SAP).
b) Have a referral by the driver's primary care physician stating the
driveris attending a self-help group.
c) Have a complete physical examination.
d) Have a drug test
Answer:
Have an evaluation by a substance abuse professional (SAP)
,Question 6: The Medical Examiner should be familiar with DOT
drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined in:
a) 49 CFR Part 40.
b) 40 CFR Part 38.
c) 49 CFR Part 66.
d) 49 CFR Part 12.
Answer:
49 CFR Part 40.
Question 7: Driver Examination 02/17/2022, blood pressure 144/102.
Driver given 3-month certification to 5/17/12. The driver returns on
03/16/22 with blood pressure of 124/82 and a new examination is
performe
d. The driver should be certified with what expiration date?
a) Expiration date2/17/2023.
b) Expiration date3/16/2023.
c) Expiration date 8/17/2023.
d) Expiration date 2/17/2024
Answer:
Expiration date3/16/2023.
Question 8: Requirements for completion and distribution of the
Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME
C) do not include:
a) The Medical Examiner must retain a copy or electronic version of
the Medical Examiner's Certificat
e.
, b) The Medical Examiner's Certificate may be the original certificate, a
copy of the original certificate, or a reduced-size copy of the original
certificate (e.g., wallet size).
c) The Medical Examiner's Certificate may be provided to a
prospective or current employer on request.
d) The Medical Examiner must retain a copy of driver medical
records, including the Medical Examiner's Certificate, for a minimum
of 5 years
Answer:
The Medical Examiner must retain a copy of driver medical records,
including the Medical Examiner's Certificate, for a minimum of 5 years
Question 9: What are possible outcomes of the driver physical
examination?
a) Partial certification.
b) Ineligibility.
c) Certification with Medical Examiner qualifications.
d) Time-limited certification.
Answer:
Time-limited certification.
Question 10: FMCSA medical program responsibilities include:
a) FMCSA oversight of the Department of Transportation.
b) FMCSA staff members perform examinations of CMVdrivers.
c) Provide funding for states to conduct research on CMV drivers.
d) Oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs
Answer:
Oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs.
