DOT Medical Examiner Testing Question and Answers (RATED A+)

The driver was recently prescribed insulin for the control of his diabetes. The examiner would? a. Certify the driver for 2 years with medical clearance provided by their treating physical. b. Certify the driver for 1 year with medical clearance provided by their treating physician. c. Permanently disqualify the driver. d. The driver is disqualified until the driver obtains a diabetic exemption. - ANSWER-Correct answer is "d". An insulin dependant diabetic is disqualified until they obtain a diabetic exemption. The driver first perceives a whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examiner would? a. Permanently disqualify the driver because he "failed" the whispered voice test. b. Certify the driver for 2 years. c. Certify the driver for 1 year. d. Require an audiometric test to determine the extent of hearing loss in his left ear. - ANSWER-Correct answer is "b". The driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is able to perceive a whispered voice at 5 feet in 1 ear. The medical examiner notices that the driver has recently been prescribed "Chantix" to help him stop smoking while reviewing the drivers history. The driver is? a. Qualified for 2 years if the rest of his exam is within normal limits. b. Provided a 1-time, 3-month certificate so that the examiner can monitor how well the driver is doing with smoking cessation. c. Disqualified until it has been confirmed he is no longer taking Chantix and that he has suffered no ill effects from withdrawal from the medication. d. Qualified for only 1 year while taking Chantix, and then he may be qualified for 2 years once he no longer needs the medication. - ANSWER-Correct answer is "c". A driver may not use Chantix and drive a CMV and it must be confirmed that they are no longer taking the medication and that there are no effects from withdrawal, by the treating provider. The driver reports for an examination 6 weeks after suffering a mild heart attack and presents a note from the cardiologist stating that he is able to return to work immediately without restriction. Included within the note, the cardiologist provides recent testing information showing that the driver had an ETT that showed that the driver was able to reach 12 METS during the test. His ECG showed an ejection fraction of 65%. The examination of the driver was unremarkable. The examiner should? a. Temporarily disqualify the driver. b. Qualify the driver for 1 year. c. Qualify the driver for 2 years. d. Consult with the cardiologist to determine if the driver suffers from angina. - ANSWER-Correct answer is "a". The driver has not completed the required 2-month waiting period, but all other requirements for medical clearance and required testing have been met. The driver would be certified for 1 year at the completion of the remaining for the waiting period (2 weeks). The date of the certification would be from the date of the original examination.