NRCME (DOT) Exam 2022 Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions Graded A+ Latest
Update 2025.
FMCSA Mission Statement - ANSWER To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large
trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - ANSWER Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in
accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - ANSWER Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - ANSWER National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - ANSWER Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for
compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring
placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - ANSWER Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? - ANSWER
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated drug
use regulations? - ANSWER Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - ANSWER Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - ANSWER Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions
for exam, and requirements for medical certification
, - Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - ANSWER 1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - ANSWER Established DOT as separate
federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - ANSWER Required drug testing for
drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving -
ANSWER Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical Certification? -
ANSWER No. Certificate is provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? - ANSWER 13
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *discretionary*? - ANSWER 9
(according to my review course)
- Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *NON- discretionary*? - ANSWER 4
- Vision
- Hearing
- Epilepsy
- T2DM
(Some sources say 3 and do not include T2DM)
Age requirement for drivers - ANSWER 21+
Language requirement for drivers - ANSWER Must be able to read/speak English well enough
to read signs, communicate
Height/weight requirement for drivers - ANSWER There is none
What is tested for in urine? - ANSWER USG
Answers With Verified Solutions Graded A+ Latest
Update 2025.
FMCSA Mission Statement - ANSWER To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large
trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - ANSWER Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in
accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - ANSWER Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - ANSWER National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - ANSWER Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for
compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring
placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - ANSWER Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? - ANSWER
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated drug
use regulations? - ANSWER Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - ANSWER Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - ANSWER Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions
for exam, and requirements for medical certification
, - Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - ANSWER 1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - ANSWER Established DOT as separate
federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - ANSWER Required drug testing for
drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving -
ANSWER Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical Certification? -
ANSWER No. Certificate is provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? - ANSWER 13
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *discretionary*? - ANSWER 9
(according to my review course)
- Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *NON- discretionary*? - ANSWER 4
- Vision
- Hearing
- Epilepsy
- T2DM
(Some sources say 3 and do not include T2DM)
Age requirement for drivers - ANSWER 21+
Language requirement for drivers - ANSWER Must be able to read/speak English well enough
to read signs, communicate
Height/weight requirement for drivers - ANSWER There is none
What is tested for in urine? - ANSWER USG
