NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions & Answers

NRCME (DOT) Exam Questions & Answers FMCSA Mission Statement - ANS-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner - ANS-Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA - ANS-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME - ANS-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle - ANS-Weight 1000 lb ; or transports 8 people for compensation ; or 15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding Interstate commerce vs. Intrastate commerce - ANS-Interstate: multiple states or international Intrastate: within 1 state Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? - ANS-SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - ANS-Medical Review Officer Title 49 CFR 391.41 - ANS-Medical Examiner Report Form - Paperwork completed during DOT physical - Physical exam requirements for driver - Determines if Certificate is granted Title 49 CFR 391.43 - ANS-Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification - Supporting information to explain 391.41 When was DOT established? - ANS-1966 Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000 Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - ANS-Established DOT as separate federal entity Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - ANS-Required drug testing for drivers The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving - ANS-Medical Certificate SPE if applicable...