DOT certification Exam Questions and answers ()

DOT certification Exam Questions and answers () who oversees medical certification process? - office of medical programs how many X more is mortality rate for passenger vehicle vs large truck, in a crash between the two? - passenger vehicle 5X more likely to die where are physical standards for drivers listed? - 49 CFR 391.41 define CMV - commercial motor vehicle: any self propelled or towed MV used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property...10k lbs or more, 8+ passengers for $$, 15+ passengers not for $$, hazardous materials where is CMV defined? - 40 CFR 390.5 where are medical examiner qualifications found? - 49 CFR 391.43 Where are general qualifications for CMV drivers found? - 49 CFR 391.11 list non-discretionary standards - loss of limb, limb impairment, CV condition, respiratory dysfunction, HTN, RA/OA/orthopedic/muscular, mental disorder, drug use, alcoholism "average" driver demographics - male, 40+, sedentary, obese, smoker, poor eating habits "average" driver medical health - less healthy than average citizen, 2+ medical conditions, CV disease list 9 occupational stressors for CMV drivers - type of route, schedule, finances, vehicle, road conditions, environmental, type of cargo when can a driver on insulin be certified? - if he/she has FMCSA waiver - 49 CFR 391.64 OR federal exemption program FMCSA definition of "severe hypoglycemia" - seizure, LOC, need assistance from others, impaired cog fxn if severe hypoglycemia, ask if driver has had reactions how frequently? - 1+ in last 12 months 2+ in last 5 years what happens if driver has loss of proprioception? what about peripheral neuropathy? - DQ and DQ