DOT EXAM (COMPLETED) Questions with Correct Answers
Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What is required for drivers?
MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse
Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor
What liability do we have?
Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy
What is the max cert length?
2 years
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What does CDL stand for?
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?
public safety
What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations?
truck driving
What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing?
-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?
Ishihara Test
What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing?
, -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?
-Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm*
-Reading must be < or = to 160/90 to qualify on initial exam
What are the pulse requirements for DOT-testing?
regular pulse pattern
What does the PE of the DOT-testing consist of?
vitals -abdomen
-general appearance -vascular system
-eyes -genitourinary
-ears -extremities
-mouth/throat -spine/MS
-heart -neurological system
-lungs (not breast)
What is the purpose/focus of the PE on DOT-testing?
Focus lies in assessing functional ability to control a large MV, move heavy cargo, load/unload vehicle
etc.
What are factors noted in the general appearance of the DOT PE?
obesity, tremor, signs of alcohol or drug use
What are factors noted in the eyes of the DOT PE?
PERRLA, nystagmus (inv. mvmt), exophthalmos (popping out eyes), retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma,
macular degeneration
What are factors noted in the ears of the DOT PE?
ear disease, occlusion of canal, perforated TM
What are factors noted in the mouth and throat of the DOT PE?
deformities interfering w/breathing or swallowing
What are factors noted in the heart of the DOT PE?
murmurs, extra sounds, enlarged heart, pacemaker
What are factors noted in the lungs/chest of the DOT PE?
Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What is required for drivers?
MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse
Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor
What liability do we have?
Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy
What is the max cert length?
2 years
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What does CDL stand for?
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?
public safety
What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations?
truck driving
What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing?
-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?
Ishihara Test
What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing?
, -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?
-Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm*
-Reading must be < or = to 160/90 to qualify on initial exam
What are the pulse requirements for DOT-testing?
regular pulse pattern
What does the PE of the DOT-testing consist of?
vitals -abdomen
-general appearance -vascular system
-eyes -genitourinary
-ears -extremities
-mouth/throat -spine/MS
-heart -neurological system
-lungs (not breast)
What is the purpose/focus of the PE on DOT-testing?
Focus lies in assessing functional ability to control a large MV, move heavy cargo, load/unload vehicle
etc.
What are factors noted in the general appearance of the DOT PE?
obesity, tremor, signs of alcohol or drug use
What are factors noted in the eyes of the DOT PE?
PERRLA, nystagmus (inv. mvmt), exophthalmos (popping out eyes), retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma,
macular degeneration
What are factors noted in the ears of the DOT PE?
ear disease, occlusion of canal, perforated TM
What are factors noted in the mouth and throat of the DOT PE?
deformities interfering w/breathing or swallowing
What are factors noted in the heart of the DOT PE?
murmurs, extra sounds, enlarged heart, pacemaker
What are factors noted in the lungs/chest of the DOT PE?
