VERSION EXAM WITH ACTUAL 170
QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.
FMCSA Mission Statement - answers -:To reduce crashes, injuries,
fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - answers -:Licensed, certified, registered provider who
can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered
through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - answers -:Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - answers -:National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - answers -:Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8
people for compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports
hazardous materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - answers -:Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
, Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse
for drivers? - answers -:SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining
whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - answers -:Medical
Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - answers -:Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - answers -:Describes responsibilities of Medical
Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - answers -:1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - answers -:Established
DOT as separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - answers -
:Required drug testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them
while driving - answers -:Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their
Medical Certification? - answers -:No. Certificate is provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? -
answers -:13