DOT CORRECT EXAMS ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
SET A+
✔✔to pass the audiometric test, hearing loss in one ear must be less than or equal to...
a. 50 decibels
b.40 decibels
c.60 decibels
d.80 decibels - ✔✔B
✔✔while conducting the audiometric test, record the results at
a. 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz
b. 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz
c. 100 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz
d. 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 600 Hz - ✔✔A
✔✔a hearing aide may be worn to qualify - ✔✔true
✔✔with a prior diagnosis of BPV a driver must be symptom free for a minimum of ...
months to qualify
a. 3
b.6
c.2
d.12 - ✔✔C
✔✔the examiner must conduct and record results for both the forced whisper test and
audiometric test regardless of results of the first test - ✔✔false
✔✔does the driver meet the standards for certification?
audiometric results = Rt ear 30,45,40 Lt ear 45,45,35 - ✔✔Yes
✔✔what neurological condition is not medically disqualifying
a. headache
b.epilepsy
,c.vertigo
d.narcolepsy - ✔✔A
✔✔for which of the following diagnosed neurological conditions is the driver considered
unqualified?
a. TIA greater than 1 year
b.febrile seizure
c.dementia
d. headache - ✔✔C
✔✔a driver taking levodopa/carbidopa which may cause the driver to be disqualified
because it treats?
a. CHF
b. diabetes
c. parkinsons
d.hypertension - ✔✔C
✔✔the SPE certificate may be used to qualify an individual with MS - ✔✔false
✔✔a driver has surgery for removal of an acoustic neuroma, what is the minimum
waiting period
a. 6 months
b.1 year
c.2 years
d.5 years - ✔✔C
✔✔what is the minimum recommended waiting period for viral encephalitis with early
seizure
a. 1 year
b.2 years
c.5 years
d.10 years - ✔✔D
✔✔alzheimer's causes a progressive decline in mental functioning that interferes with
memory, language, and spatial functions - ✔✔true
✔✔only ... can grant SPE certificates
a. medical examiner
b.designated FMCSA center
c.PCP
d.neurologist - ✔✔B
✔✔what is the max certification with a SPE certificate
a. 1 year
, b.2 years
c.6 months
d.3 years - ✔✔B
✔✔which condition would require the driver to complete procedures under 49 CFR
391.49
1. missing 4th and 5th fingers of right hand, strong hand grip
2. missing right foot since age 2, uses prosthesis and runs marathons
3. status post crush injury to left arm, has atrophy and weakness
4. suffering from carpal tunnel with weak hand grasp
a. ALL
b.1&2
c.2&4
d.2&3 - ✔✔C
✔✔muscular dystrophy is an inherited myopathy that may lead to progressive muscle
weakness - ✔✔true
✔✔a driver with diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities would need an SPE
evaluation - ✔✔false
✔✔if a driver is missing a finger or toe, they can be certified for
a. 1 year
b.2 years
c. must obtain SPE
d. case by case basis - ✔✔D
✔✔driver dx with neuromuscular junction may be certified under certain conditions if
a. automatically disqualified
b. driver obtains eval by neurologist or physiatrist who understands commercial driving
c. driver receives approval from their PCP
d.the cert period is no more than 3 months - ✔✔B
✔✔what specific test for grip strength does the FMCSA require all drivers
a. dyanometer grip strength test
b.sphygmomanometer
c.cable weight machine test
d. no specific test required but driver must have sufficient grip and prehension to control
oversize sterring wheel, shift gears manually, and manuever in crowded areas - ✔✔D
✔✔which federal regulation permits the insulin-treated driver to operate
a. 49 CFR 391.49
b.49 CFR 391.46
c.49 CFR 391.45
SET A+
✔✔to pass the audiometric test, hearing loss in one ear must be less than or equal to...
a. 50 decibels
b.40 decibels
c.60 decibels
d.80 decibels - ✔✔B
✔✔while conducting the audiometric test, record the results at
a. 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz
b. 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz
c. 100 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz
d. 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 600 Hz - ✔✔A
✔✔a hearing aide may be worn to qualify - ✔✔true
✔✔with a prior diagnosis of BPV a driver must be symptom free for a minimum of ...
months to qualify
a. 3
b.6
c.2
d.12 - ✔✔C
✔✔the examiner must conduct and record results for both the forced whisper test and
audiometric test regardless of results of the first test - ✔✔false
✔✔does the driver meet the standards for certification?
audiometric results = Rt ear 30,45,40 Lt ear 45,45,35 - ✔✔Yes
✔✔what neurological condition is not medically disqualifying
a. headache
b.epilepsy
,c.vertigo
d.narcolepsy - ✔✔A
✔✔for which of the following diagnosed neurological conditions is the driver considered
unqualified?
a. TIA greater than 1 year
b.febrile seizure
c.dementia
d. headache - ✔✔C
✔✔a driver taking levodopa/carbidopa which may cause the driver to be disqualified
because it treats?
a. CHF
b. diabetes
c. parkinsons
d.hypertension - ✔✔C
✔✔the SPE certificate may be used to qualify an individual with MS - ✔✔false
✔✔a driver has surgery for removal of an acoustic neuroma, what is the minimum
waiting period
a. 6 months
b.1 year
c.2 years
d.5 years - ✔✔C
✔✔what is the minimum recommended waiting period for viral encephalitis with early
seizure
a. 1 year
b.2 years
c.5 years
d.10 years - ✔✔D
✔✔alzheimer's causes a progressive decline in mental functioning that interferes with
memory, language, and spatial functions - ✔✔true
✔✔only ... can grant SPE certificates
a. medical examiner
b.designated FMCSA center
c.PCP
d.neurologist - ✔✔B
✔✔what is the max certification with a SPE certificate
a. 1 year
, b.2 years
c.6 months
d.3 years - ✔✔B
✔✔which condition would require the driver to complete procedures under 49 CFR
391.49
1. missing 4th and 5th fingers of right hand, strong hand grip
2. missing right foot since age 2, uses prosthesis and runs marathons
3. status post crush injury to left arm, has atrophy and weakness
4. suffering from carpal tunnel with weak hand grasp
a. ALL
b.1&2
c.2&4
d.2&3 - ✔✔C
✔✔muscular dystrophy is an inherited myopathy that may lead to progressive muscle
weakness - ✔✔true
✔✔a driver with diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities would need an SPE
evaluation - ✔✔false
✔✔if a driver is missing a finger or toe, they can be certified for
a. 1 year
b.2 years
c. must obtain SPE
d. case by case basis - ✔✔D
✔✔driver dx with neuromuscular junction may be certified under certain conditions if
a. automatically disqualified
b. driver obtains eval by neurologist or physiatrist who understands commercial driving
c. driver receives approval from their PCP
d.the cert period is no more than 3 months - ✔✔B
✔✔what specific test for grip strength does the FMCSA require all drivers
a. dyanometer grip strength test
b.sphygmomanometer
c.cable weight machine test
d. no specific test required but driver must have sufficient grip and prehension to control
oversize sterring wheel, shift gears manually, and manuever in crowded areas - ✔✔D
✔✔which federal regulation permits the insulin-treated driver to operate
a. 49 CFR 391.49
b.49 CFR 391.46
c.49 CFR 391.45
