DOT Exam 2023 with Verified Questions and Answers Graded A

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? - 140-159/90-99 What is stage 2 hypertension? - 160-179/100-109 What is stage 3 hypertension? - Greater than 180/110 In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? - When the driver has a BP reading that indicates stage 2 hypertension OR A driver that was certified with stage 1 hypertension has not achieved BP less than 140/90 at recertification How can a driver pass the forced whisper test? - Perceive the forced whisper in ONE ear at a distance of 5 feet or more How can a driver pass the audiometric test? - Not have an average hearing loss in ONE ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz When should both hearing tests be administered to a driver? - When the driver fails the initial hearing test How can a driver's hearing be tested for certification? - By administering either the forced whisper or audiometric test When should medical examiner need to complete an online MCSA-5850 form? - When an exam is performed on a driver - Must submit by midnight of the next calendar day AND Must report if no exams are performed during a calendar month Who should the medical examiner's certificate be given to? - The original is given to the driver A copy may be given to the employer upon request How long must a medical examiner retain driver medical records for? - 3 years Can work restrictions be given as part of certification? - No What should be done when a driver returns after being given a 3 month certificate that is nearing expiration? - Perform an entirely new DOT exam Medical examiners are not required to issue certificates to: - Canadian or Mexican CDL holders Who is responsible for determining when a driver's new medical condition or injury warrants a new certification exam? - The motor carrier Eye examination includes assessing which four things? - Distant acuity Binocular acuity Horizontal field of vision / Peripheral vision Ability to distinguish colors What is the only portion of the DOT exam that can be performed and certified by a provider other than a medical examiner? - Vision What is monocular vision? - When the visual acuity requirements are met in only one eye What is monovision? - When one eye is corrected for distance and the other eye is corrected for near vision Are monovision or monocular visions disqualifying? - No Can a driver with one prosthetic eye be certified? - Yes - As long as they pass the visual exam with their other eye How can a driver with monocular vision obtained a passing certificate? - Visit an ophthalmologist to have a vision evaluation form completed THEN Visit a medical examiner within 45 days of being cleared by ophthalmology for a full DOT exam What if a driver with monocular vision arrives for their DOT exam without the vision evaluation form completed by an ophthalmologist? - Cannot certify until cleared by ophthalmology and the form is completed