NRCME (DOT) Exam questions and answers based on current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical regulations

NRCME (DOT) Exam questions and answers based on current Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical regulations




Q1: What is the maximum standard certification period for a healthy driver?
 A) 6 months
 B) 1 year
 C) 2 years
 D) 5 years
 Correct Answer: C
Q2: Who has ultimate authority to certify a commercial driver?
 A) The employer
 B) The Medical Examiner
 C) The state DMV
 D) The primary care doctor
 Correct Answer: B
Q3: How long must a Medical Examiner retain examination records?

, A) 1 year
 B) 3 years
 C) 5 years
 D) 10 years
 Correct Answer: B
Q4: Which federal regulation outlines driver physical qualification standards?
 A) 49 CFR 391.41
 B) 49 CFR 383.5
 C) 21 CFR 1308
 D) 45 CFR 164
 Correct Answer: A
Q5: Can a motor carrier override an examiner's disqualification?
 A) Yes, with a waiver
 B) Yes, if they assume liability
 C) No, the examiner's decision stands
 D) Only for intrastate drivers
 Correct Answer: C
Q6: What action should an ME take if history is refused?
 A) Complete the exam anyway
 B) Qualify for 3 months
 C) File an incomplete exam
 D) Check all boxes as normal
 Correct Answer: C
Q7: What happens to a certificate if a disqualifying condition arises?
 A) It remains valid until expiration
 B) It becomes immediately invalid
 C) It converts to a 3-month pass
 D) It requires state review
 Correct Answer: B
Q8: Can states set stricter medical rules for intrastate drivers?

,  A) Yes
 B) No
 C) Only for vision rules
 D) Only with federal approval
 Correct Answer: A
Q9: What is the primary role of a Medical Review Officer?
 A) Performing physical examinations
 B) Reviewing workplace drug tests
 C) Checking driver logs
 D) Issuing federal variances
 Correct Answer: B
Q10: How often must drivers with federal exemptions be recertified?
 A) Every 3 months
 B) Every 6 months
 C) Annually
 D) Biennially
 Correct Answer: C
Q11: What restriction applies if a driver requires glasses?
 A) Restrict to daylight driving
 B) Must wear corrective lenses
 C) Limit to 1-year max
 D) Intrastate operation only
 Correct Answer: B
Q12: Can an ME issue a temporary certificate for missing paperwork?
 A) Yes, for 30 days
 B) Yes, for 90 days
 C) No, it is not permitted
 D) Only with employer consent
 Correct Answer: C
Q13: What is the designation for the Medical Examination Report Form?