General FMCSA Information (Module 1)fully solved 2023

General FMCSA Information (Module 1)fully solved 2023A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and aftercare? - correct answer Substance Abuse Professional A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o - correct answer She is disqualified due to inability to climb or flex her knees. Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - correct answer If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - correct answer Ability to lift 70 lbs frequently. All of the following are true concerning Epilepsy: - correct answer A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying. Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle. Drivers must have the following physical abilities: - correct answer Grip strength. Upper body strength. Balance and flexibility. Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - correct answer Medical fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - correct answer An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination. Which is false of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - correct answer There are exemption programs for vision, diabetes and hearing. Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? - correct answer You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of the examination report. Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - correct answer Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety. Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - correct answer Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: - correct answer Disqualify the driver because he does not have at least 20/40 vision with corrective lenses in each separate eye. A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would not: - correct answer Qualify the driver for 1 year since he wears glasses.