NRCME (DOT)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
FMCSA Mission Statement
ANSWER
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Question 2.
Medical Examiner
ANSWER
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and
regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
Question 3.
FMCSA
ANSWER
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Question 4.
NRCME
ANSWER
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Question 5.
Commerical Motor Vehicle
ANSWER
Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
,Question 6.
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce
ANSWER
Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Question 7.
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers?
ANSWER
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Question 8.
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated
drug use regulations?
ANSWER
Medical Review Officer
Question 9.
Title 49 CFR 391.41
ANSWER
Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
, Question 10.
Title 49 CFR 391.43
ANSWER
Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for
medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
Question 11.
When was DOT established?
ANSWER
1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Question 12.
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999
ANSWER
Established DOT as separate federal entity
Question 13.
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991
ANSWER
Required drug testing for drivers
Question 14.
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving
ANSWER
Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
FMCSA Mission Statement
ANSWER
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Question 2.
Medical Examiner
ANSWER
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and
regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
Question 3.
FMCSA
ANSWER
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Question 4.
NRCME
ANSWER
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Question 5.
Commerical Motor Vehicle
ANSWER
Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
,Question 6.
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce
ANSWER
Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Question 7.
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers?
ANSWER
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Question 8.
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated
drug use regulations?
ANSWER
Medical Review Officer
Question 9.
Title 49 CFR 391.41
ANSWER
Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
, Question 10.
Title 49 CFR 391.43
ANSWER
Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for
medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
Question 11.
When was DOT established?
ANSWER
1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Question 12.
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999
ANSWER
Established DOT as separate federal entity
Question 13.
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991
ANSWER
Required drug testing for drivers
Question 14.
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving
ANSWER
Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
