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What are the 4 non- discretionary standards? - ANSWER-Vision, Hearing, Insulin use, Seizure disorders What is the minimum requirement to meet the vision standard? - ANSWER-A minimum of 20/40 distance vision in each eye, 70 degrees of peripheral vision in each eye, and the ability to differentiate signal red, signal yellow and signal green How many eyes must meet the vision standard? - ANSWER-2 What is the minimum requirement to meet the hearing standard? - ANSWER-The ability to hear a whispered voice at 5 feet or greater in one ear, or if using audiometric testing to have less than or equal to 40 db of hearing in one ear at 500 Hz, 1000 hz and 2000 Hz in ANSI. How many ears must meet the hearing standard? - ANSWER-1 If a driver has monovision, but can meet the requirements of the vision standard, do they certify to drive a CMV? - ANSWER-Yes Can you use "determination pending" to allow a driver to get an eye exam in the even they do not pass the whisper test during an exam? - ANSWER-No, it is a non-discretionary standard Can you use "determination pending" to allow a driver to have an audiometric test in the event they do not pass the whisper test during an exam? - ANSWER-No, it is a non-discretionary standard What medical conditions of the eye are specifically mentioned within guidance that will require medical clearance for the driver prior to medical certification? - ANSWER-Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Retinopathy, Aphakia Can a driver meet the vision standard using glasses or contacts? - ANSWER-Yes Can a driver meet the hearing standard using hearing aids? - ANSWER-Yes A driver has an audiometric test. His hearing loss in ANSI while wearing hearing aids is 40db left ear; and 43 db right ear. Do he meet the standard? - ANSWER-Yes. Because one ear meets the standard (40 in the left ear meets the requirement) his is capable of being certified to drive. If a driver does not meet the vision standard, is it possible for them to still drive a CMV? - ANSWER-Yes, they must apply for a vision exemption If a driver does not meet the hearing standard, is it possible for them to still drive a CMV? - ANSWER-Yes with a hearing exemption What is the maximum certification period for a driver with Stage 1 Htn? - ANSWER-1 year