Dot Certification Exam (Fmcsa) Exam Newest 2025/ 2026 Actual Exam Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers

DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM (FMCSA)
EXAM NEWEST 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthriti
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s, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. S
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he has a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor fle
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x her knees beyond 90o - ANSWERS-
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She is disqualified due to inability to climb or flex her knees.
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A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his l
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eft eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescri
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ption and his vision is found to be: L -
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cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: -
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ANSWERS-Disqualify the driver.
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A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate
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the driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, a
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nd aftercare? - ANSWERS-Substance abuse professional
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Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualificatio
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n include all but: - ANSWERS-
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Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition.
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Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - ANSWERS-
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Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
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Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-
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discretionary, with objective criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner.
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Which are the 4 standards? - ANSWERS-
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Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
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Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - ANSWERS-
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Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with th
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e general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
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Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? -
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ANSWERS-
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You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a cop
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y of the examination report.
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Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - ANSWERS-
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An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination.
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, A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ri
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ng and little fingers of the left hand. The driver: - ANSWERS-
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Can be cleared if his grip strength is normal.
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Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory criteria/g
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uidelines? - ANSWERS- xn xn


There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification.
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Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: -
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ANSWERS-Injury severity equals relative velocity change.
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**The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. **
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The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-
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fold risk of death to persons in the lighter vehicle.
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An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-
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tractor trailer truck weights approximately 80,000 lbs. The truck has 20 times the m
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ass of the SUV.xn xn xn




Required cognitive skills include: - ANSWERS-
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Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both norm
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al and emergency situations.
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Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - ANSWERS-
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Grip strength. xn xn


Upper body strength. xn xn xn


*Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. *
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Balance and flexibility. xn xn




A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He
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presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver be
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cause of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificat
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e expires in 3 months. The driver: - ANSWERS-
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Should undergo a new commercial driver examination.
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Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - ANSWERS-
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Medical fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening
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Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - ANSWERS-
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A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying.
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**If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. *
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Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
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Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial ve
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hicle.

Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? -
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ANSWERS-
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The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides a copy to the driver a
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nd a copy to the employer.
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