NRCME (National Registry of Certified Medical
Examiners) DOT Questions with verified answers
and complete study solutions | Latest 2026/2027
update
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry
testing - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Audiologist
The FMCSA Medical Examiner Handbook states that a Hgb A1C of ____ (275%) indicates
poor glucose control - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** >10%
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___
with or w/o a hearing aid - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 5 Feet
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Audiogram
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss
in the better ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 *** 40 decibels
___ ear and two eyes certifies! - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** One
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified? -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 2 Years
,Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month
waiting period. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free and floats inside the
Eustachian tube sending confusing messages to your brain about your body's position. This
requires a 2-month waiting period. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Benign Positional Vertigo
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine
Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** False
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Meniere's Disease
An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear resulting in the leakage of the peri
lymph from the semicircular canals of the middle ear. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Labrythine Fistula
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to characteristic dysfunction in vision
and balance. These symptoms reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating
proper reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are moving and not lose our balance
when we are standing or walking. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Non-Functioning
Labryinths
Another name for the Labryinth - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Inner Ear
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 *** Elevated Blood Pressure
, Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Hypertension
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are
significant factors in determining certification? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** The examiner
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at least 5 min, back is
supported, legs are uncrossed, and feet are touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at
the elbow so the midpoint of the BP cuff is... - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Even with the
Sternum or right atrium of the driver
Stage 1 HTN - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 140-159/90-99
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the first time and has
Stage 1 HTN? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1 year
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you
certify them for if they are on BP meds and their BP is less than 140/90? - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** 1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you
certify them for if they are not on any BP meds? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1-2 years if
not on any BP meds
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their BP is 140-159/90-99 what
type of certification would they receive? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1 time, 3 month
certification card
Examiners) DOT Questions with verified answers
and complete study solutions | Latest 2026/2027
update
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry
testing - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Audiologist
The FMCSA Medical Examiner Handbook states that a Hgb A1C of ____ (275%) indicates
poor glucose control - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** >10%
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___
with or w/o a hearing aid - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 5 Feet
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Audiogram
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss
in the better ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 *** 40 decibels
___ ear and two eyes certifies! - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** One
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified? -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 2 Years
,Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month
waiting period. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free and floats inside the
Eustachian tube sending confusing messages to your brain about your body's position. This
requires a 2-month waiting period. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Benign Positional Vertigo
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine
Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** False
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Meniere's Disease
An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear resulting in the leakage of the peri
lymph from the semicircular canals of the middle ear. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Labrythine Fistula
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to characteristic dysfunction in vision
and balance. These symptoms reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating
proper reflexes so that we can see clearly when we are moving and not lose our balance
when we are standing or walking. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Non-Functioning
Labryinths
Another name for the Labryinth - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Inner Ear
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 *** Elevated Blood Pressure
, Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Hypertension
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are
significant factors in determining certification? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** The examiner
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at least 5 min, back is
supported, legs are uncrossed, and feet are touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at
the elbow so the midpoint of the BP cuff is... - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Even with the
Sternum or right atrium of the driver
Stage 1 HTN - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 140-159/90-99
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the first time and has
Stage 1 HTN? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1 year
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you
certify them for if they are on BP meds and their BP is less than 140/90? - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** 1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you
certify them for if they are not on any BP meds? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1-2 years if
not on any BP meds
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their BP is 140-159/90-99 what
type of certification would they receive? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** 1 time, 3 month
certification card
