DOT exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - Answer- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - Answer- MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - Answer- Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy What is the max cert length? - Answer- 2 years What does DOT stand for? - Answer- Department of Transportation What does CDL stand for? - Answer- CDL: Commercial Drivers license Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes that...(at least 1) 1. Has a weight rating of >10,000 lbs. 2. Is used to transport hazardous materials 3. Can carry at least 16 passengers What is the primary goal of the DOT exam? - Answer- public safety What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations? - Answer- truck driving What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing? - Answer- -demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction -demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye -demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test) -demonstrate binocular vision -use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate* What test assesses for color blindness? - Answer- Ishihara Test What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer- -must first perceive a whispered voice > or = 5 ft. from the provider (with or w/o a hearing aid) OR -demonstrates average hearing loss in the better ear < or = 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz -use of a hearing aid MUST be noted on certificate* What are the BP requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer- -Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm