DOT CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2025/2026
Which pulmonary conditions are disqualifying? -ANSWER ->1.
Bronchiectasis w/ hemoptysis
2. Chronic TB
3. COPD w/ severe cough
4. Asthma w/ frequent hospitalizations
Minimum accepted FEV1? -ANSWER ->65% of predicted
Minimum waiting period after use of sedating medications? ANSWER -
>12 hours
Minimum required FVC? -ANSWER ->65%
How many incidences of spontaneous pneumothorax may occur prior
to surgical intervention? -ANSWER ->2
Minimum required PaO2 at <5000 ft? -ANSWER ->65 mmHg Frequent
of sleep testing in drivers with OSA? -ANSWER >Yearly
Which two groups require "simple pulmonary function testing"? -
ANSWER ->1. Smokers >35 years old
2. Any Hx of SOB, CP or wheezing
What three tests are used for initial evaluation of pulmonary
function? -ANSWER ->1. FEV1
, 2. FVC
3. FEV/FVC
What tests must be order if minimum FEV1 or FVC
requirements are not met? -ANSWER ->Oximetry or ABG
Minimum pulse oximetry? -ANSWER ->92%
Minimum required PaO2 at >5000 ft? -ANSWER ->60 mmHg
Elevation of Twin Falls and required minimum PaO2? -ANSWER
->3,745 ft and >65 mmHg
What happens to PaO2 at high altitudes? -ANSWER ->It decreases.
Make adjustments for drivers traveling to and from varying elevations.
Purpose of the SPE (Skill Performance Evaluation)? -ANSWER >Certify a
driver with a fixed deficit of lost extremity
Can a medical examiner grant an SPE? -ANSWER ->No. There are four
FMCSA regional centers.
Certification period for a SPE certificate? -ANSWER ->2 years
Is medicinal marijuana allowed? -ANSWER ->No
Who reviews a positive drug screen? -ANSWER ->MRO (Medical
Review Officer)
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2025/2026
Which pulmonary conditions are disqualifying? -ANSWER ->1.
Bronchiectasis w/ hemoptysis
2. Chronic TB
3. COPD w/ severe cough
4. Asthma w/ frequent hospitalizations
Minimum accepted FEV1? -ANSWER ->65% of predicted
Minimum waiting period after use of sedating medications? ANSWER -
>12 hours
Minimum required FVC? -ANSWER ->65%
How many incidences of spontaneous pneumothorax may occur prior
to surgical intervention? -ANSWER ->2
Minimum required PaO2 at <5000 ft? -ANSWER ->65 mmHg Frequent
of sleep testing in drivers with OSA? -ANSWER >Yearly
Which two groups require "simple pulmonary function testing"? -
ANSWER ->1. Smokers >35 years old
2. Any Hx of SOB, CP or wheezing
What three tests are used for initial evaluation of pulmonary
function? -ANSWER ->1. FEV1
, 2. FVC
3. FEV/FVC
What tests must be order if minimum FEV1 or FVC
requirements are not met? -ANSWER ->Oximetry or ABG
Minimum pulse oximetry? -ANSWER ->92%
Minimum required PaO2 at >5000 ft? -ANSWER ->60 mmHg
Elevation of Twin Falls and required minimum PaO2? -ANSWER
->3,745 ft and >65 mmHg
What happens to PaO2 at high altitudes? -ANSWER ->It decreases.
Make adjustments for drivers traveling to and from varying elevations.
Purpose of the SPE (Skill Performance Evaluation)? -ANSWER >Certify a
driver with a fixed deficit of lost extremity
Can a medical examiner grant an SPE? -ANSWER ->No. There are four
FMCSA regional centers.
Certification period for a SPE certificate? -ANSWER ->2 years
Is medicinal marijuana allowed? -ANSWER ->No
Who reviews a positive drug screen? -ANSWER ->MRO (Medical
Review Officer)
