DOT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 2027 ||
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVIEW || HIGH-YIELD
SAFETY, REGULATIONS & COMPLIANCE || COMPLETE QUESTION
BANK || EXAM-READY STUDY GUIDE || GRADED A+
The driver presents with a SPE certificate. The medical examiners next step should
be: - CORRECT ANSWER - Proceed with the examination.
What is the medical examiners responsibility with respect to the SPE certificate -
CORRECT ANSWER - Examine the driver, document the presence of abnormal
findings assess whether the driver has a condition that requires a SPE, in order to
be cleared to drive
A 21 year old driver presents with a history of ADHD for 10 years, taking stable
dosing of Adderall. He describes no side effects. Which of the following is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A significant percent of individuals with adult adhd
show a moderate to marked degree of improvement on central nervous system
stimulant medication.
Which of the following is the most important examination finding that requires
additional evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Palpable calf cords
What is acrochordans - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin tags and verucca vulgaris
are common warts neither of which pose a significant safety risk.
What is hyperopia - CORRECT ANSWER - Affects near vision, vision
requirements for drivers relate only to distance vision although near vision issues
could potentially compromise safe driving.
, What are palpable calf cords - CORRECT ANSWER - Possible indication of
DVT and must be further evaluated before the driver is certified.
The driver reports taking digoxin. What findings would raise the most significant
concerns regarding certification? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrhythmias
What does digoxin toxicity cause - CORRECT ANSWER - Anorexia, nausea
vomiting diarrhea and neuro symptoms. And can trigger fatal arrhythmias
The driver is taking theophylline. Which of the following is not true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The primary indication for theophylline is in the
treatment of neurological conditions.
What is true about theophylline? - CORRECT ANSWER - It can be given oral or
Iv, helps with respiratory diseases like copd,
Most serious complication of theophylline is - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiac
arrhythmias and neurological symptoms
The driver is taking celexa and melatonin. The medical examiner should? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Advise the driver to only take these medications more
than 12 hours before driving.
The driver tells the medical examiner he has recently been prescribed contact
lenses. He notes that 3-4 hours of use the contact cause irritation and he has to take
them out. The medical examiner should. - CORRECT ANSWER - Certify the
driver wearing corrective lenses.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVIEW || HIGH-YIELD
SAFETY, REGULATIONS & COMPLIANCE || COMPLETE QUESTION
BANK || EXAM-READY STUDY GUIDE || GRADED A+
The driver presents with a SPE certificate. The medical examiners next step should
be: - CORRECT ANSWER - Proceed with the examination.
What is the medical examiners responsibility with respect to the SPE certificate -
CORRECT ANSWER - Examine the driver, document the presence of abnormal
findings assess whether the driver has a condition that requires a SPE, in order to
be cleared to drive
A 21 year old driver presents with a history of ADHD for 10 years, taking stable
dosing of Adderall. He describes no side effects. Which of the following is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A significant percent of individuals with adult adhd
show a moderate to marked degree of improvement on central nervous system
stimulant medication.
Which of the following is the most important examination finding that requires
additional evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Palpable calf cords
What is acrochordans - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin tags and verucca vulgaris
are common warts neither of which pose a significant safety risk.
What is hyperopia - CORRECT ANSWER - Affects near vision, vision
requirements for drivers relate only to distance vision although near vision issues
could potentially compromise safe driving.
, What are palpable calf cords - CORRECT ANSWER - Possible indication of
DVT and must be further evaluated before the driver is certified.
The driver reports taking digoxin. What findings would raise the most significant
concerns regarding certification? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrhythmias
What does digoxin toxicity cause - CORRECT ANSWER - Anorexia, nausea
vomiting diarrhea and neuro symptoms. And can trigger fatal arrhythmias
The driver is taking theophylline. Which of the following is not true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The primary indication for theophylline is in the
treatment of neurological conditions.
What is true about theophylline? - CORRECT ANSWER - It can be given oral or
Iv, helps with respiratory diseases like copd,
Most serious complication of theophylline is - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiac
arrhythmias and neurological symptoms
The driver is taking celexa and melatonin. The medical examiner should? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Advise the driver to only take these medications more
than 12 hours before driving.
The driver tells the medical examiner he has recently been prescribed contact
lenses. He notes that 3-4 hours of use the contact cause irritation and he has to take
them out. The medical examiner should. - CORRECT ANSWER - Certify the
driver wearing corrective lenses.
