DOT Medical Examiner Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 Rated A+
Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - Answers Medical Standards/Regulations - are
mandatory
Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion
Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - Answers 1. Certified - max is 2 years
2. Disqualified
3. Determination pending - 45 days
Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - Answers 3 years
T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - Answers True
T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME certification - Answers False - they must
maintain a copy of the ME certificate
Minimal Vision Requirements - Answers -Visual Acuity: 20/40 in each eye or both eyes (corrected or
uncorrected)
-FOV: at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian of EACH eye
-Color: standard red, yellow, green
Monocular Vision Definition - Answers Vision worse than 20/40 in at least one eye (corrected or
uncorrected)
THIS IS DISQUALIFYING
T/F - one ear passing is ok - Answers True
Minimum Hearing Requirements - Answers Forced whisper in at least one ear at 5 feet; no less
OR
hearing loss no more than 40 db at 500, 1000, 2000 hz
Hear loss no more than what db and frequencies? - Answers No more than 40 db @ 500, 1000, 2000 hz
Audiometer should be calibrated to what standard - Answers ANSI - American National Standards
Institute
Waiting period for Acute Vestibulopathy - Answers 2 months - symptom free
, Chronic Vestibulopathy - Answers Certify after waiting period of 2 months - symptom free
BPPV - Answers Certify after waiting period of 2 months - symptom free
Uncontrolled Vertigo - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Meniere's Disease - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Nonfunctioning Labyrinth - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Nonfunctioning Fistula - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Stage 1, 2, 3 of HTN - Answers Stage 1: 140-159/90-99
Stage 2: 160-179/100-109
Stage 3: 180 + / 110 +
Stage 1 HTN Certification Results - Answers 1 year max
3 month extension given if uncontrolled
Stage 2 HTN Certification Results - Answers 3 month then 1 year if controlled under 140/90
Stage 3 HTN Certification Results - Answers Disqualify until controlled then only 6 month max intervals
T/F 3 month cert can only be given once a year - Answers TRUE
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Answers DISQUALIFIED
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Answers DISQUALIFIED
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator - Answers DISQUALIFIED
CABG - Answers Waiting period - 3 months (for incision to heal)
ETT after 5 years d/t risk of graft closure
MI - Answers Waiting period - 2 months
needs cardiology clearance
Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - Answers Medical Standards/Regulations - are
mandatory
Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion
Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - Answers 1. Certified - max is 2 years
2. Disqualified
3. Determination pending - 45 days
Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - Answers 3 years
T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - Answers True
T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME certification - Answers False - they must
maintain a copy of the ME certificate
Minimal Vision Requirements - Answers -Visual Acuity: 20/40 in each eye or both eyes (corrected or
uncorrected)
-FOV: at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian of EACH eye
-Color: standard red, yellow, green
Monocular Vision Definition - Answers Vision worse than 20/40 in at least one eye (corrected or
uncorrected)
THIS IS DISQUALIFYING
T/F - one ear passing is ok - Answers True
Minimum Hearing Requirements - Answers Forced whisper in at least one ear at 5 feet; no less
OR
hearing loss no more than 40 db at 500, 1000, 2000 hz
Hear loss no more than what db and frequencies? - Answers No more than 40 db @ 500, 1000, 2000 hz
Audiometer should be calibrated to what standard - Answers ANSI - American National Standards
Institute
Waiting period for Acute Vestibulopathy - Answers 2 months - symptom free
, Chronic Vestibulopathy - Answers Certify after waiting period of 2 months - symptom free
BPPV - Answers Certify after waiting period of 2 months - symptom free
Uncontrolled Vertigo - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Meniere's Disease - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Nonfunctioning Labyrinth - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Nonfunctioning Fistula - Answers DO NOT CERTIFY
Stage 1, 2, 3 of HTN - Answers Stage 1: 140-159/90-99
Stage 2: 160-179/100-109
Stage 3: 180 + / 110 +
Stage 1 HTN Certification Results - Answers 1 year max
3 month extension given if uncontrolled
Stage 2 HTN Certification Results - Answers 3 month then 1 year if controlled under 140/90
Stage 3 HTN Certification Results - Answers Disqualify until controlled then only 6 month max intervals
T/F 3 month cert can only be given once a year - Answers TRUE
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Answers DISQUALIFIED
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Answers DISQUALIFIED
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator - Answers DISQUALIFIED
CABG - Answers Waiting period - 3 months (for incision to heal)
ETT after 5 years d/t risk of graft closure
MI - Answers Waiting period - 2 months
needs cardiology clearance
