DOT Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

DOT Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - Answer-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - Answer-MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - Answer-Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy What is the max cert length? - Answer-2 years What does DOT stand for? - Answer-Department of Transportation What does CDL stand for? - Answer-CDL: Commercial Drivers license Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes that...(at least 1) 1. Has a weight rating of 10,000 lbs. 2. Is used to transport hazardous materials 3. Can carry at least 16 passengers What is the primary goal of the DOT exam? - Answer-public safety What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations? - Answer-truck driving What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing? - Answer--demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction -demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye -demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test) -demonstrate binocular vision -use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate* What test assesses for color blindness? - Answer-Ishihara Test What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer--must first perceive a whispered voice or = 5 ft. from the provider (with or w/o a hearing aid) OR -demonstrates average hearing loss in the better ear or = 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz -use of a hearing aid MUST be noted on certificate* What are the BP requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer--Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm* -Reading must be or = to 160/90 to qualify on initial exam What are the pulse requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer-regular pulse pattern What does the PE of the DOT-testing consist of? - Answer-vitals -abdomen -general appearance -vascular system -eyes -genitourinary -ears -extremities -mouth/throat -spine/MS -heart -neurological system -lungs (not breast)