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DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.
what type of driver is required to take exam - (ANSWER)all interstate comercial
drivers who:
-have a vehcile weight of 10,000 pounds
-drivers using vehicle carrying 9 to 15 people if for compensation
-drivers transporting 16 passangers or more even if not for compensation
-drivers transporting hazardous material
non discretionary standards that immediately disqualify driver - (ANSWER)1. use
of insulin for diabete
2. seizure disorder or epilepsy
3. failure of hearing or vision
discretionar standards` - (ANSWER)loss of foot, leg hand or arm
-no current diagnosis of mi, angia thrombosis, coronary insufeciency or other
disease that can results in syncope, dyspnea, collapse or chf
-no respiratory conditoin or htn
-no arhtritis or ortho pissues
no psych issues
-no amphetamine, or narcotic or alcoholism
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temporary 2 year relief fromon or more of the fmcsa regulations. two medical
expmptions - (ANSWER)vision exemption and diabetes but must be made by
fmcsa not yoU!!
must the driver have a ua - (ANSWER)yes
what is the most critical issue for a driver with diabetes - (ANSWER)preventing
hypoglycemia
factors that could affect glucose - (ANSWER)fatigue, emotional , sleep
deprivation, stress, poor diet, missed meals
reason to disqualify a diabetic - (ANSWER)insulin
prolonged periods of hyperglycermia can lead to what disqualifying conditions -
(ANSWER)neuropathy
retinopathy
nephropathy
atheroscelerosis
fmcsa definition of severe hypoglycemic reaction is one that results in -
(ANSWER)seizure, loss of conciousness, needs assistance from another person
period of impaired cognitive fuciton occuring without warning
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if a driver has had a severe hypoglycemic reaction in the last ___ months, what
should you do - (ANSWER)12, disqualify
if the driver has had two or more severe hypogylcemic episodes in the past __
yers, do what - (ANSWER)five years, disqualify
what medication do you only certify the driver for one year if taking -
(ANSWER)injectable non insulin
what diabetes complications are severe enough they can be disqualifying -
(ANSWER)1. renal : insufficiency, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome
2. cardio: coronary artery disease, htn, tsa, stroke, pvd
3. neuro: peripheral neuopath, decrease seasation, and autonomic lneuroathy,
cardia, gi , fu
what is periphereal neuropathy - (ANSWER)weakness, numbness, pain in
extremities, in hands makes it hard to steer, in feet makes hard for balance and to
press gas
recommended to disqualify driver if he has perifpheral neuropathy unless -
(ANSWER)neurologist or physiologist who understands demands and skillls
needed conducats a simulated driving skills test to verify he meets standards,
must be reevaluated annually
diabetic retinopathy must - (ANSWER)be examined by opthamologist
, 4
blood pressure - (ANSWER)orthostatic hypotension disqualify
heart rate - (ANSWER)resting tachycardia, disqualify
if a driver does not know they have dm, and have glucosuria on ua then what -
(ANSWER)finger stick, if probable dm they should see a pcp before certifying,
what hemoglobin a1c is considered poro control - (ANSWER)over 10, don't certify
until under tht
disqualifying eye conditions - (ANSWER)unstable proliferative retinopathy
(diagnosed by opthamoligist), diagnosis of macular degeneration even with
telescopic lenses
federal diabetes exception program allows some driers wtih dm that require
insulin to operate a cmv for - (ANSWER)2 years but it is granted by fmcsa not me
requirements to be except by fmcsa - (ANSWER)deemed medically fit to drive by
me otherwise, annual exam by board certifed endocrinologist. annual eval by
opthamologist or optometrist with vision checklist, d. retionpathy must be by
opthamologist, must have yearly medical re certs, must participation in diabetes
education annually, must possess a rapidly absorble form of glucose will driving
(ic 20 g glucose tablerts, blood glucose monioring, finger stic one hour bfore and
every four hours while driving, submit blood glucose moniotring logs at annual,
must have a copy of exception letter while on duty
DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.
what type of driver is required to take exam - (ANSWER)all interstate comercial
drivers who:
-have a vehcile weight of 10,000 pounds
-drivers using vehicle carrying 9 to 15 people if for compensation
-drivers transporting 16 passangers or more even if not for compensation
-drivers transporting hazardous material
non discretionary standards that immediately disqualify driver - (ANSWER)1. use
of insulin for diabete
2. seizure disorder or epilepsy
3. failure of hearing or vision
discretionar standards` - (ANSWER)loss of foot, leg hand or arm
-no current diagnosis of mi, angia thrombosis, coronary insufeciency or other
disease that can results in syncope, dyspnea, collapse or chf
-no respiratory conditoin or htn
-no arhtritis or ortho pissues
no psych issues
-no amphetamine, or narcotic or alcoholism
, 2
temporary 2 year relief fromon or more of the fmcsa regulations. two medical
expmptions - (ANSWER)vision exemption and diabetes but must be made by
fmcsa not yoU!!
must the driver have a ua - (ANSWER)yes
what is the most critical issue for a driver with diabetes - (ANSWER)preventing
hypoglycemia
factors that could affect glucose - (ANSWER)fatigue, emotional , sleep
deprivation, stress, poor diet, missed meals
reason to disqualify a diabetic - (ANSWER)insulin
prolonged periods of hyperglycermia can lead to what disqualifying conditions -
(ANSWER)neuropathy
retinopathy
nephropathy
atheroscelerosis
fmcsa definition of severe hypoglycemic reaction is one that results in -
(ANSWER)seizure, loss of conciousness, needs assistance from another person
period of impaired cognitive fuciton occuring without warning
, 3
if a driver has had a severe hypoglycemic reaction in the last ___ months, what
should you do - (ANSWER)12, disqualify
if the driver has had two or more severe hypogylcemic episodes in the past __
yers, do what - (ANSWER)five years, disqualify
what medication do you only certify the driver for one year if taking -
(ANSWER)injectable non insulin
what diabetes complications are severe enough they can be disqualifying -
(ANSWER)1. renal : insufficiency, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome
2. cardio: coronary artery disease, htn, tsa, stroke, pvd
3. neuro: peripheral neuopath, decrease seasation, and autonomic lneuroathy,
cardia, gi , fu
what is periphereal neuropathy - (ANSWER)weakness, numbness, pain in
extremities, in hands makes it hard to steer, in feet makes hard for balance and to
press gas
recommended to disqualify driver if he has perifpheral neuropathy unless -
(ANSWER)neurologist or physiologist who understands demands and skillls
needed conducats a simulated driving skills test to verify he meets standards,
must be reevaluated annually
diabetic retinopathy must - (ANSWER)be examined by opthamologist
, 4
blood pressure - (ANSWER)orthostatic hypotension disqualify
heart rate - (ANSWER)resting tachycardia, disqualify
if a driver does not know they have dm, and have glucosuria on ua then what -
(ANSWER)finger stick, if probable dm they should see a pcp before certifying,
what hemoglobin a1c is considered poro control - (ANSWER)over 10, don't certify
until under tht
disqualifying eye conditions - (ANSWER)unstable proliferative retinopathy
(diagnosed by opthamoligist), diagnosis of macular degeneration even with
telescopic lenses
federal diabetes exception program allows some driers wtih dm that require
insulin to operate a cmv for - (ANSWER)2 years but it is granted by fmcsa not me
requirements to be except by fmcsa - (ANSWER)deemed medically fit to drive by
me otherwise, annual exam by board certifed endocrinologist. annual eval by
opthamologist or optometrist with vision checklist, d. retionpathy must be by
opthamologist, must have yearly medical re certs, must participation in diabetes
education annually, must possess a rapidly absorble form of glucose will driving
(ic 20 g glucose tablerts, blood glucose monioring, finger stic one hour bfore and
every four hours while driving, submit blood glucose moniotring logs at annual,
must have a copy of exception letter while on duty
