NRCME Medical Exam: Part I (FMCSA)
2024/2025 Questions and Answers,
Exams of Nursing
What is the purpose of the NRCME? <<<correct answer>>>improve highway
safety by producing trained medical examiners.
Two criteria for being a medical examiner? <<<correct answer>>>1.
Professional licensure
2. Scope of practice that includes performing medical exams
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle has a weight rating of greater
than? <<<correct answer>>>10,0001 lbs
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle is designed to carry how many
passengers? <<<correct answer>>>9-15 passengers for compensation or 16+
passengers regardless of compensation
T/F: If a driver returns from an illness that interferes with driving ability they must
have a new medical exam? <<<correct answer>>>True
, The federal vision and diabetes exemption program requires certification every?
<<<correct answer>>>year
Does the FMCSA require the medical examiner to give a copy of the medical exam
report to the driver's employer? <<<correct answer>>>No, the diver may sign
a waiver to release this information to their employer, however.
Which regulation under 49 CFR concerns the distribution of the medical
examiner's certificate? <<<correct answer>>>49 CFR 391.43(g)
How many copies of the medical examiner's certificate should be made and who
should receive them? <<<correct answer>>>3; 1. The driver, 2. The driver's
employer, 3. The medical examiner's file
What is the CFR title responsible for transportation? which chapter of that title
houses FMCSA? which part of the chapter covers driver qualifications?
<<<correct answer>>>49; chapter III; 391
What does 49 CFR 391.41 cover? <<<correct answer>>>Physical qualification
requirements for drivers.
What are the four criteria under 49 CFR 391.41 that have objective disqualifiers
that are non-discretionary? <<<correct answer>>>1. Vision
2. Hearing
3. Epilepsy
4. DM
2024/2025 Questions and Answers,
Exams of Nursing
What is the purpose of the NRCME? <<<correct answer>>>improve highway
safety by producing trained medical examiners.
Two criteria for being a medical examiner? <<<correct answer>>>1.
Professional licensure
2. Scope of practice that includes performing medical exams
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle has a weight rating of greater
than? <<<correct answer>>>10,0001 lbs
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle is designed to carry how many
passengers? <<<correct answer>>>9-15 passengers for compensation or 16+
passengers regardless of compensation
T/F: If a driver returns from an illness that interferes with driving ability they must
have a new medical exam? <<<correct answer>>>True
, The federal vision and diabetes exemption program requires certification every?
<<<correct answer>>>year
Does the FMCSA require the medical examiner to give a copy of the medical exam
report to the driver's employer? <<<correct answer>>>No, the diver may sign
a waiver to release this information to their employer, however.
Which regulation under 49 CFR concerns the distribution of the medical
examiner's certificate? <<<correct answer>>>49 CFR 391.43(g)
How many copies of the medical examiner's certificate should be made and who
should receive them? <<<correct answer>>>3; 1. The driver, 2. The driver's
employer, 3. The medical examiner's file
What is the CFR title responsible for transportation? which chapter of that title
houses FMCSA? which part of the chapter covers driver qualifications?
<<<correct answer>>>49; chapter III; 391
What does 49 CFR 391.41 cover? <<<correct answer>>>Physical qualification
requirements for drivers.
What are the four criteria under 49 CFR 391.41 that have objective disqualifiers
that are non-discretionary? <<<correct answer>>>1. Vision
2. Hearing
3. Epilepsy
4. DM
