DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATION EXAMS PREMIUM STUDY
PACKAGE GRADED A PLUS 2026
◉ Audiogram. Answer: This test is performed only when the Forced
Whisper Test is failed in both ears
◉ 40 decibels. Answer: 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
◉ One. Answer: ___ ear and two eyes certifies!
◉ Audiologist. Answer: A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to
an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
◉ 2 Years. Answer: How long can a driver who meets the hearing
requirements in one ear be certified?
◉ Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy. Answer: Inflammation of the
inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month
waiting period.
,◉ Benign Positional Vertigo. Answer: 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.
◉ False. Answer: T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled
Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning
Labryinthes
◉ Meniere's Disease. Answer: An inner ear disorder that affects balance
and hearing.
◉ Labrythine Fistula. Answer: 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.
◉ Non-Functioning Labryinths. Answer: 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 reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are
moving and not lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
◉ Inner Ear. Answer: Another name for the Labryinth
,◉ Elevated Blood Pressure. Answer: 1 or 2 readings greater than or
equal to 140/90 on the same day
◉ Hypertension. Answer: Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90
on consecutive exams on two different days
◉ The examiner. Answer: Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or
pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are significant factors in
determining certification?
◉ Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver. Answer: 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...
◉ 140-159/90-99. Answer: Stage 1 HTN
◉ 1 year. Answer: How long can you certify someone who comes in for
certification for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
◉ 1 year on BP meds. Answer: 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?
, ◉ 1-2 years if not on any BP meds. Answer: 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?
◉ 1 time, 3 month certification card. Answer: 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?
◉ 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam. Answer: 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?
◉ 160-179/100-109. Answer: What is Stage 2 HTN?
◉ 3 months. Answer: When does a person need to come back to be seen
with Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for recertification?
◉ 1 year from the date of the complete exam. Answer: A person with
Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long
can they be certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
◉ 1-2 years from the date of the complete exam. Answer: A person with
Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long
can they be certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
CERTIFICATION EXAMS PREMIUM STUDY
PACKAGE GRADED A PLUS 2026
◉ Audiogram. Answer: This test is performed only when the Forced
Whisper Test is failed in both ears
◉ 40 decibels. Answer: 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
◉ One. Answer: ___ ear and two eyes certifies!
◉ Audiologist. Answer: A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to
an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
◉ 2 Years. Answer: How long can a driver who meets the hearing
requirements in one ear be certified?
◉ Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy. Answer: Inflammation of the
inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month
waiting period.
,◉ Benign Positional Vertigo. Answer: 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.
◉ False. Answer: T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled
Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning
Labryinthes
◉ Meniere's Disease. Answer: An inner ear disorder that affects balance
and hearing.
◉ Labrythine Fistula. Answer: 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.
◉ Non-Functioning Labryinths. Answer: 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 reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are
moving and not lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
◉ Inner Ear. Answer: Another name for the Labryinth
,◉ Elevated Blood Pressure. Answer: 1 or 2 readings greater than or
equal to 140/90 on the same day
◉ Hypertension. Answer: Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90
on consecutive exams on two different days
◉ The examiner. Answer: Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or
pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are significant factors in
determining certification?
◉ Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver. Answer: 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...
◉ 140-159/90-99. Answer: Stage 1 HTN
◉ 1 year. Answer: How long can you certify someone who comes in for
certification for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
◉ 1 year on BP meds. Answer: 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?
, ◉ 1-2 years if not on any BP meds. Answer: 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?
◉ 1 time, 3 month certification card. Answer: 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?
◉ 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam. Answer: 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?
◉ 160-179/100-109. Answer: What is Stage 2 HTN?
◉ 3 months. Answer: When does a person need to come back to be seen
with Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for recertification?
◉ 1 year from the date of the complete exam. Answer: A person with
Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long
can they be certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
◉ 1-2 years from the date of the complete exam. Answer: A person with
Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long
can they be certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
