DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be cleared if
his grip strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory
criteria/guidelines? - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Problem solving,
communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal and emergency
situations.
Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Grip
strength.
Upper body strength.
*Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. *
Balance and flexibility.
, 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 - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification
include all but: - CORRECT ANSWER-Well tolerated medications may be needed to
stabilize the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He
presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because
of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificate expires in
3 months. The driver: - CORRECT ANSWER-Should undergo a new commercial driver
examination.
Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical
fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - CORRECT ANSWER-A current
clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying.
**If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. **
Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle.
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides a
copy to the driver and a copy to the employer.
Which of the following is false concerning the type of certification? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A New certification requires a full examination
**A Recertification only requires a limited examination **
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - CORRECT
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? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be cleared if
his grip strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory
criteria/guidelines? - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Problem solving,
communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal and emergency
situations.
Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Grip
strength.
Upper body strength.
*Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. *
Balance and flexibility.
, 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 - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification
include all but: - CORRECT ANSWER-Well tolerated medications may be needed to
stabilize the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He
presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because
of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificate expires in
3 months. The driver: - CORRECT ANSWER-Should undergo a new commercial driver
examination.
Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical
fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - CORRECT ANSWER-A current
clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying.
**If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. **
Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle.
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides a
copy to the driver and a copy to the employer.
Which of the following is false concerning the type of certification? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A New certification requires a full examination
**A Recertification only requires a limited examination **
