UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
How long must a medical examiner retain a copy of the Medical Examination Report form
for a qualified driver? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 years.
Medical examiners must retain a copy of the Medical Examination Report for at least 3 years.
Commercial drivers must carry the following while operating a CMV: - CORRECT
ANSWER Current Medical Examiner's Certificate and supporting documents.
Drivers must carry their current Medical Examiner's Certificate in the vehicle while driving,
along with any relevant supporting documents such as a Skill Performance Evaluation
certificate.
Which statement about the Medical Examiner's Certificate is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER It expires at midnight on the date listed, and there is no grace period.
Employers are required to maintain copies of Medical Examiner's Cerificates for their
drivers. The Medical Examiner's Certificate does not include private health information. The
original is provided to the driver, with a copy retained on file at the medical examiner's
office.
An individual with monocular vision is seeking commercial driver certification. Which
document is the medical examiner required to obtain before making a certification decision? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vision Evaluation Report Form.
The Vision Evaluation Report Form (MCSA-5871) is required when qualifying a driver
candidate under the alternative vision standard. The driver's ophthalmologist or optometrist
completes the form. It must be provided to the medical examiner within 45 days of
completion. The medical examiner must keep it on file with the driver's Medical Examination
Report and certificate.
The driver's signature is required on the Medical Examination Report because: - CORRECT
ANSWER t certifies that the information provided is complete and true.
Medical examiners must verify that drivers sign and date the Medical Examination Report
form to certify that they are providing complete, accurate information.