DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA): Questions & Answers: Updated

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: (Ans - 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? (Ans - Substance abuse professional Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification include all but: (Ans - Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition. Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: (Ans - 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? (Ans - Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy