DOT Certification Exam| 246 latest update with Questions And Answers

DOT Certification Exam| 246 latest update with Questions And Answers what type of driver is required to take exam - ANSWERall interstate comercial drivers who: -have a vehcile weight of 10,000 pounds -drivers using vehicle carrying 9 to 15 people if for compensation -drivers transporting 16 passangers or more even if not for compensation -drivers transporting hazardous material non discretionary standards that immediately disqualify driver - ANSWER1. use of insulin for diabete 2. seizure disorder or epilepsy 3. failure of hearing or vision discretionar standards` - ANSWERloss of foot, leg hand or arm -no current diagnosis of mi, angia thrombosis, coronary insufeciency or other disease that can results in syncope, dyspnea, collapse or chf -no respiratory conditoin or htn -no arhtritis or ortho pissues no psych issues -no amphetamine, or narcotic or alcoholism temporary 2 year relief fromon or more of the fmcsa regulations. two medical expmptions - ANSWERvision exemption and diabetes but must be made by fmcsa not yoU!! must the driver have a ua - ANSWERyes what is the most critical issue for a driver with diabetes - ANSWERpreventing hypoglycemia factors that could affect glucose - ANSWERfatigue, emotional , sleep deprivation, stress, poor diet, missed meals reason to disqualify a diabetic - ANSWERinsulin prolonged periods of hyperglycermia can lead to what disqualifying conditions - ANSWERneuropathy retinopathy nephropathy atheroscelerosis fmcsa definition of severe hypoglycemic reaction is one that results in - ANSWERseizure, loss of conciousness, needs assistance from another person period of impaired cognitive fuciton occuring without warning if a driver has had a severe hypoglycemic reaction in the last ___ months, what should you do - ANSWER12, disqualify if the driver has had two or more severe hypogylcemic episodes in the past __ yers, do what - ANSWERfive years, disqualify what medication do you only certify the driver for one year if taking - ANSWERinjectable non insulin what diabetes complications are severe enough they can be disqualifying - ANSWER1. renal : insufficiency, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome 2. cardio: coronary artery disease, htn, tsa, stroke, pvd 3. neuro: peripheral neuopath, decrease seasation, and autonomic lneuroathy, cardia, gi , fu what is periphereal neuropathy - ANSWERweakness, numbness, pain in extremities, in hands makes it hard to steer, in feet makes hard for balance and to press gas recommended to disqualify driver if he has perifpheral neuropathy unless - ANSWERneurologist or physiologist who understands demands and skillls needed conducats a simulated driving skills test to verify he meets standards, must be reevaluated annually diabetic retinopathy must - ANSWERbe examined by opthamologist