NRCME (DOT) EXAM 2022
FMCSA Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities
involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - CORRECT ANSWER-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver
has violated drug use regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Review Officer
, Title 49 CFR 391.41 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner,
instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - CORRECT ANSWER-1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - CORRECT ANSWER-Established DOT as
separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - CORRECT ANSWER-Required drug
testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical
Certification? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-13
FMCSA Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities
involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - CORRECT ANSWER-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver
has violated drug use regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Review Officer
, Title 49 CFR 391.41 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner,
instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - CORRECT ANSWER-1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - CORRECT ANSWER-Established DOT as
separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - CORRECT ANSWER-Required drug
testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical
Certification? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-13
