2019 DOT: Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Exam Questions & Answers(GRADED
A+)
Which of the following is a requirement for a driver with a history of alcoholism to be
certified?
Complete driver certification examination.
Successful treatment with naltrexone.
Successfully completed counseling and/or treatment.
Passed a drug test. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Successfully completed counseling
and/or treatment.
Explanation: A driver certification examination is not a requirement for return to driving.
Treatment with naltrexone is not required for driver certification for a driver with a history
of alcoholism. Passing a drug test is not a requirement, although passing an alcohol test
is a requirement.
Which of the following is a disqualifying condition?
A past clinical diagnosis of alcoholism.
A breath alcohol result of 0.019%.
An alcohol-related stable physical condition.
Use of methadone. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Use of methadone.
Explanation: A current diagnosis of alcoholism is disqualifying, a past history is not. A
breath alcohol result of 0.02% or higher renders the driver unqualified to drive. Just
because a condition is alcohol-related does not make it disqualifying.
On the health history, the driver indicates "Regular, frequent alcohol use". Which of the
following is the least important of the available choices for the medical examiner to
assess?
, Type of alcohol ingested.
Quantity of alcohol used daily, weekly, monthly.
Current or past history of illegal drug use.
Prior history of alcohol-related driving incidents (accidents, DUI). - ANSWER-Correct
Answer: Type of alcohol ingested.
Explanation: Alcohol in any form is impairing. While quantity, pattern of use, and history
of alcohol-related incidents are important factors, type of alcohol is of lessor concern.
Illegal use of drugs is common among drivers with alcohol-related disorders.
Which of the following is considered by the FMCSA as a mental health professional that
the medical examiner may refer to or consult with?
A urine drug screen collector.
A FMCSA administrator.
Medical review officer (MRO).
Any licensed medical provider. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Medical review officer
(MRO).
Explanation: According to the FMCSA, mental health professionals the medical
examiner may consult with include breath alcohol technicians (BATs), designated
employer representatives (DERs), medical review officers (MROs), and substance
abuse professionals (SAPs).
The maximum certification interval for a driver with a history of drug abuse or alcoholism
is __________.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Two years.
Exam Questions & Answers(GRADED
A+)
Which of the following is a requirement for a driver with a history of alcoholism to be
certified?
Complete driver certification examination.
Successful treatment with naltrexone.
Successfully completed counseling and/or treatment.
Passed a drug test. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Successfully completed counseling
and/or treatment.
Explanation: A driver certification examination is not a requirement for return to driving.
Treatment with naltrexone is not required for driver certification for a driver with a history
of alcoholism. Passing a drug test is not a requirement, although passing an alcohol test
is a requirement.
Which of the following is a disqualifying condition?
A past clinical diagnosis of alcoholism.
A breath alcohol result of 0.019%.
An alcohol-related stable physical condition.
Use of methadone. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Use of methadone.
Explanation: A current diagnosis of alcoholism is disqualifying, a past history is not. A
breath alcohol result of 0.02% or higher renders the driver unqualified to drive. Just
because a condition is alcohol-related does not make it disqualifying.
On the health history, the driver indicates "Regular, frequent alcohol use". Which of the
following is the least important of the available choices for the medical examiner to
assess?
, Type of alcohol ingested.
Quantity of alcohol used daily, weekly, monthly.
Current or past history of illegal drug use.
Prior history of alcohol-related driving incidents (accidents, DUI). - ANSWER-Correct
Answer: Type of alcohol ingested.
Explanation: Alcohol in any form is impairing. While quantity, pattern of use, and history
of alcohol-related incidents are important factors, type of alcohol is of lessor concern.
Illegal use of drugs is common among drivers with alcohol-related disorders.
Which of the following is considered by the FMCSA as a mental health professional that
the medical examiner may refer to or consult with?
A urine drug screen collector.
A FMCSA administrator.
Medical review officer (MRO).
Any licensed medical provider. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Medical review officer
(MRO).
Explanation: According to the FMCSA, mental health professionals the medical
examiner may consult with include breath alcohol technicians (BATs), designated
employer representatives (DERs), medical review officers (MROs), and substance
abuse professionals (SAPs).
The maximum certification interval for a driver with a history of drug abuse or alcoholism
is __________.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - ANSWER-Correct Answer: Two years.
