NRCME (DOT) Exam 2022 with complete solutions

FMCSA Mission Statement To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding Interstate commerce vs. Intrastate commerce Interstate: multiple states or international Intrastate: within 1 state Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? Medical Review Officer Title 49 CFR 391.41 Medical Examiner Report Form - Paperwork completed during DOT physical - Physical exam requirements for driver - Determines if Certificate is granted Title 49 CFR 391.43 Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification - Supporting information to explain 391.41 When was DOT established? 1966 Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000 Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 Established DOT as separate federal entity Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Required drug testing for drivers The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving Medical Certificate SPE if applicable Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical Certification? No. Certificate is provided to employer. (Release is required for a copy of medical report form) How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? 13 How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are discretionary? 9 (according to my review course) - Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are NON- discretionary? 4 - Vision - Hearing - Epilepsy - T2DM (Some sources say 3 and do not include T2DM) Age requirement for drivers 21+ Language requirement for drivers Must be able to read/speak English well enough to read signs, communicate