DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA) Complete Marking Scheme

DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA) Complete Marking Scheme A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o - ANSWER- She is disqualified due to inability to climb or flex her knees. A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: - ANSWER- Disqualify the driver. A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and aftercare? - ANSWER- Substance abuse professional Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification include all but: - ANSWER- Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition. Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - ANSWER- Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety. Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary, with objective criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4 standards? - ANSWER- Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - ANSWER- Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? - ANSWER- You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of the examination report. Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - ANSWER- An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination. A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring and little fingers of the left hand. The driver: - ANSWER- Can be cleared if his grip strength is normal. Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory criteria/guidelines? - ANSWER- There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification. Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - ANSWER- Injury severity equals relative velocity change. **The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. ** The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to persons in the lighter vehicle. An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately 80,000 lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV. Required cognitive skills include: - ANSWER- Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal and emergency situations.