DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA)
complete test with answers
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with
Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that
she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o - ANSWER-She is disqualified
due to inability to climb or flex her knees.
A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be
having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L -
cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: - ANSWER-Disqualify the
driver.
A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the driver and
make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and aftercare? - ANSWER-
Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification include all but: -
ANSWER-Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - ANSWER-Long relay routes, abrupt
schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary, with objective
criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4 standards? - ANSWER-Vision,
Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - ANSWER-Are at least 21 years
old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public and have a valid medical
examiner's certificate
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? - ANSWER-You
should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of the examination
report.
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - ANSWER-An exemption is valid for 2 years,
with an annual medical examination.
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring and little
fingers of the left hand. The driver: - ANSWER-Can be cleared if his grip strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory criteria/guidelines? -
ANSWER-There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification.
Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - ANSWER-Injury
severity equals relative velocity change.
**The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. **
The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to
persons in the lighter vehicle.
An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately
80,000 lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV.
complete test with answers
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with
Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that
she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o - ANSWER-She is disqualified
due to inability to climb or flex her knees.
A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be
having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L -
cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: - ANSWER-Disqualify the
driver.
A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the driver and
make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and aftercare? - ANSWER-
Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification include all but: -
ANSWER-Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - ANSWER-Long relay routes, abrupt
schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary, with objective
criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4 standards? - ANSWER-Vision,
Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - ANSWER-Are at least 21 years
old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public and have a valid medical
examiner's certificate
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? - ANSWER-You
should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of the examination
report.
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - ANSWER-An exemption is valid for 2 years,
with an annual medical examination.
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring and little
fingers of the left hand. The driver: - ANSWER-Can be cleared if his grip strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory criteria/guidelines? -
ANSWER-There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification.
Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - ANSWER-Injury
severity equals relative velocity change.
**The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. **
The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to
persons in the lighter vehicle.
An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately
80,000 lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV.
