DOT (Department of Transportation) Exam 100% Answered Correctly

DOT (Department of Transportation) Exam 100% Answered Correctly-When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? - IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit) **These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an exam*** What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? - 1. Patients with vision disorders 2. Diabetics ***The exemption allows the grandfathering in of certain drivers who participated in vision and diabetes waiver study programs*** ***Drivers can be certified as long as they meet the provisions and have the certificate with them at the time of the DOT exam*** What are your duties as a DOT examiner? - To detect the presence of any physical, mental, or organic conditions of such character and extent as to affect the ability of the driver to operate a CMV safely What is the definition of Incapacitation? - The onset of incapacitating symptoms so rapidly that they interfere with safe driving or that the driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle before beocming incapacitated If the patient has any side effects of medications, can they be certified? - NO!! Any side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, orthostasis, blurred vision or changes in mental status prohibit the driver from being certified What conditions lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION for DOT certificates? - DEFIBRILLATOR DIALYSIS What are the VISION requirements for DOT certification? - 1. Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in EACH EYE with or w/o lenses 2. Distant BINOCULAR vision of at least 20/40 in both eyes, with or w/o lenses 3. Field of vision of AT LEAST 70 DEGREES in the horizontal meridian in each eye 4. Ability to recognize/distinguish among colors of traffic signals (RED, AMBER, GREEN) Can a driver with monocular vision obtain a DOT certificate? - YES, but the driver must be otherwise medically fit for duty and granted a FEDERAL VISION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE **Pt must return with the certificate of exemption before the DOT certificate can be given*** If a driver comes for a physical and is otherwise fit, you can disqualify them and the driver can apply for a federal vision exemption What is MONOCULAR VISION?