NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions and
answers 2022-2023
FMCSA Mission Statement - To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large
trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in
accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique
identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for
compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous
materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
,NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions and
answers 2022-2023
Intrastate commerce - Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for
drivers? - SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether
the driver has violated drug use regulations? - Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions
for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
, NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions and
answers 2022-2023
When was DOT established? - 1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - Established DOT as separate
federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - Required drug testing for
drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while
driving - Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical
Certification? - No. Certificate is provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
answers 2022-2023
FMCSA Mission Statement - To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large
trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in
accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique
identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for
compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous
materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
,NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions and
answers 2022-2023
Intrastate commerce - Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for
drivers? - SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether
the driver has violated drug use regulations? - Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions
for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
, NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions and
answers 2022-2023
When was DOT established? - 1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - Established DOT as separate
federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - Required drug testing for
drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while
driving - Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical
Certification? - No. Certificate is provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
