1 | Page
DOT Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better
eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Ans: 5 Feet
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed
in both ears
Ans: Audiogram
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have
an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better ear greater than ____ at
500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz
Ans: 40 decibels
___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Ans: One
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing
aid center for audiometry testing
Ans: Audiologist
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one
ear be certified?
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Ans: 2 Years
Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of
vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Ans: Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free
and floats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing messages
to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month
waiting period.
Ans: Benign Positional Vertigo
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo,
Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning
Labryinthes
Ans: False
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Ans: Meniere's Disease
An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear
resulting in the leakage of the peri lymph from the semicircular
canals of the middle ear.
Ans: Labrythine Fistula
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to
characteristic dysfunction in vision and balance. These symptoms
reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating proper
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 3 | Page
reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are moving and not
lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
Ans: Non-Functioning Labryinths
Another name for the Labryinth
Ans: Inner Ear
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day
Ans: Elevated Blood Pressure
Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive
exams on two different days
Ans: Hypertension
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm,
especially if they are significant factors in determining
certification?
Ans: The examiner
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at
least 5 min, back is supported, legs are uncrossed, and feet are
touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at the elbow so the
midpoint of the BP cuff is...
Ans: Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver
Stage 1 HTN
Ans: 140-159/90-99
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 4 | Page
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification
for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
Ans: 1 year
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for
recertification how long can you certify them for if they are on BP
meds and their BP is less than 140/90?
Ans: 1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for
recertification how long can you certify them for if they are not on
any BP meds?
Ans: 1-2 years if not on any BP meds
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their
BP is 140-159/90-99 what type of certification would they
receive?
Ans: 1 time, 3 month certification card
If a patient with Stage one HTN who comes back in for a 3-month
recheck and their BP is <140/90 how long can they be certified
for?
Ans: 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam
What is Stage 2 HTN?
Ans: 160-179/100-109
© 2025 All rights reserved
DOT Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better
eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Ans: 5 Feet
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed
in both ears
Ans: Audiogram
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have
an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better ear greater than ____ at
500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz
Ans: 40 decibels
___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Ans: One
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing
aid center for audiometry testing
Ans: Audiologist
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one
ear be certified?
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Ans: 2 Years
Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of
vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Ans: Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free
and floats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing messages
to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month
waiting period.
Ans: Benign Positional Vertigo
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo,
Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning
Labryinthes
Ans: False
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Ans: Meniere's Disease
An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear
resulting in the leakage of the peri lymph from the semicircular
canals of the middle ear.
Ans: Labrythine Fistula
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to
characteristic dysfunction in vision and balance. These symptoms
reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating proper
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 3 | Page
reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are moving and not
lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
Ans: Non-Functioning Labryinths
Another name for the Labryinth
Ans: Inner Ear
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day
Ans: Elevated Blood Pressure
Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive
exams on two different days
Ans: Hypertension
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm,
especially if they are significant factors in determining
certification?
Ans: The examiner
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at
least 5 min, back is supported, legs are uncrossed, and feet are
touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at the elbow so the
midpoint of the BP cuff is...
Ans: Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver
Stage 1 HTN
Ans: 140-159/90-99
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 4 | Page
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification
for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
Ans: 1 year
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for
recertification how long can you certify them for if they are on BP
meds and their BP is less than 140/90?
Ans: 1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for
recertification how long can you certify them for if they are not on
any BP meds?
Ans: 1-2 years if not on any BP meds
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their
BP is 140-159/90-99 what type of certification would they
receive?
Ans: 1 time, 3 month certification card
If a patient with Stage one HTN who comes back in for a 3-month
recheck and their BP is <140/90 how long can they be certified
for?
Ans: 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam
What is Stage 2 HTN?
Ans: 160-179/100-109
© 2025 All rights reserved
