DOT Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions
5 Feet - ANS-A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at
not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Audiogram - ANS-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in
both ears
40 decibels - ANS-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
One - ANS-___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist - ANS-A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing
aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years - ANS-How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear
be certified?
Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - ANS-Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a
sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Benign Positional Vertigo - ANS-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.
False - ANS-T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's
Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease - ANS-An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Labrythine Fistula - ANS-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.
Non-Functioning Labryinths - ANS-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.
Inner Ear - ANS-Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure - ANS-1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the
same day
,Hypertension - ANS-Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive
exams on two different days
The examiner - ANS-Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm,
especially if they are significant factors in determining certification?
Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver - ANS-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...
140-159/90-99 - ANS-Stage 1 HTN
1 year - ANS-How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the
first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
1 year on BP meds - ANS-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?
1-2 years if not on any BP meds - ANS-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?
1 time, 3 month certification card - ANS-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?
1 year from the date of the of the complete exam - ANS-If a patient with Stage one HTN
who comes back in for a 3-month recheck and their BP is <140/90 how long can they be
certified for?
160-179/100-109 - ANS-What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months - ANS-When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2 HTN
after their first exam for recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns
for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns
for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
, Providers discretion - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam
after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is >140/90?
> 180/11 - ANS-Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified - ANS-If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110 then they
should be ...?
Certify for 6 months with recertification every six months - ANS-Stage 3 HTN patient
returns for a recheck. How long can they be certified and how often should they be
recertified?
The patient should be disqualified. - ANS-What should happen if a Stage 3 HTN patient
comes in for a recheck and their BP is greater than 140/90??
One Time 3 month card - ANS-This certificate is included in the annual certification
interval and is not an extension of the certification period. It can not be used in
consecutive increments.
Drivers who must be tested for drugs and alcohol - ANS-Drivers who operate CMVs of
26,001 pounds or more, transport 16 or more passengers, or who carry placarded
hazardous material on the public roadway -- All drivers operating CMVs in interstate
commerce --- All drivers required to have a CDL
If they were in a testing program within the last 30 days and was tested within the last 6
months or a was a program for the previous 12 months - ANS-When is a driver exempt
from Pre-Employment testing?
8 hours for ETOH and 32 hours for drugs - ANS-What is the time frames for ETOH and
drug testing after a crash?
Post-Accident Testing - ANS-Testing that has to occur when the crash involves the loss
of human life, the driver receives a citation within 8 hours of the accident, there is bodily
injury to a person who immediately received medical treatment away from the scene, or
if 1 or more MVs must be transported away by tow truck
6 drug tests within the first year - ANS-When a driver returns to duty after violating drug
and ETOH standards, how many f/u drug and ETOH tests would they need in the first
year of returning to driving?
Directly Observed Testing - ANS-Employee must raise shirt and lower underpants to
mid-thigh to show no device is being worn during what kind of urine testing?
>2 drinks/day for men
>1 drink/day for women - ANS-Heavy drinking average for men and women?
5 Feet - ANS-A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at
not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Audiogram - ANS-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in
both ears
40 decibels - ANS-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
One - ANS-___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist - ANS-A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing
aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years - ANS-How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear
be certified?
Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - ANS-Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a
sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Benign Positional Vertigo - ANS-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.
False - ANS-T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's
Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease - ANS-An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Labrythine Fistula - ANS-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.
Non-Functioning Labryinths - ANS-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.
Inner Ear - ANS-Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure - ANS-1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the
same day
,Hypertension - ANS-Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive
exams on two different days
The examiner - ANS-Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm,
especially if they are significant factors in determining certification?
Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver - ANS-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...
140-159/90-99 - ANS-Stage 1 HTN
1 year - ANS-How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the
first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
1 year on BP meds - ANS-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?
1-2 years if not on any BP meds - ANS-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?
1 time, 3 month certification card - ANS-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?
1 year from the date of the of the complete exam - ANS-If a patient with Stage one HTN
who comes back in for a 3-month recheck and their BP is <140/90 how long can they be
certified for?
160-179/100-109 - ANS-What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months - ANS-When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2 HTN
after their first exam for recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns
for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns
for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
, Providers discretion - ANS-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam
after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is >140/90?
> 180/11 - ANS-Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified - ANS-If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110 then they
should be ...?
Certify for 6 months with recertification every six months - ANS-Stage 3 HTN patient
returns for a recheck. How long can they be certified and how often should they be
recertified?
The patient should be disqualified. - ANS-What should happen if a Stage 3 HTN patient
comes in for a recheck and their BP is greater than 140/90??
One Time 3 month card - ANS-This certificate is included in the annual certification
interval and is not an extension of the certification period. It can not be used in
consecutive increments.
Drivers who must be tested for drugs and alcohol - ANS-Drivers who operate CMVs of
26,001 pounds or more, transport 16 or more passengers, or who carry placarded
hazardous material on the public roadway -- All drivers operating CMVs in interstate
commerce --- All drivers required to have a CDL
If they were in a testing program within the last 30 days and was tested within the last 6
months or a was a program for the previous 12 months - ANS-When is a driver exempt
from Pre-Employment testing?
8 hours for ETOH and 32 hours for drugs - ANS-What is the time frames for ETOH and
drug testing after a crash?
Post-Accident Testing - ANS-Testing that has to occur when the crash involves the loss
of human life, the driver receives a citation within 8 hours of the accident, there is bodily
injury to a person who immediately received medical treatment away from the scene, or
if 1 or more MVs must be transported away by tow truck
6 drug tests within the first year - ANS-When a driver returns to duty after violating drug
and ETOH standards, how many f/u drug and ETOH tests would they need in the first
year of returning to driving?
Directly Observed Testing - ANS-Employee must raise shirt and lower underpants to
mid-thigh to show no device is being worn during what kind of urine testing?
>2 drinks/day for men
>1 drink/day for women - ANS-Heavy drinking average for men and women?
