DOT Certification Latest 2024 Questions & Answers

DOT Certification Latest 2024 Questions & Answers LTCCS - Correct Answer-large truck crash causation study, , reported in 2006 #1 cause of fatalities with big trucks? - Correct Answer-driver fatigue DOT organization - Correct Answer-all subcategories are separate entities and require different things What is covered in NRCME training? - Correct Answer-federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA) How long does NRCME certification last? - Correct Answer-10 years with a 5 year update class once a driver is certified, what is the longest it lasts? - Correct Answer-2 years SPE - Correct Answer-skill performance evaluation Three copies of driver's certificate: who gets them and who has original for how long? - Correct Answer-driver, employer get copies examiner keeps original for 3 years Non discretionary standards - Correct Answer-immediately DQ the driver, examiner MUST follow standards discretionary guides/recommendations - Correct Answer-limits steered by recommendations and examiners judgement list the non discretionary DQers - Correct Answer-Hx of epilepsy, failed hearing exam, failed Vx exam, active insulin dependent DM who oversees medical certification process? - Correct Answer-office of medical programs how many X more is mortality rate for passenger vehicle vs large truck, in a crash between the two? - Correct Answer-passenger vehicle 5X more likely to die where are physical standards for drivers listed? - Correct Answer-49 CFR 391.41 define CMV - Correct Answer-commercial motor vehicle: any self propelled or towed MV used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property...10k lbs or more, 8+ passengers for $$, 15+ passengers not for $$, hazardous materials where is CMV defined? - Correct Answer-40 CFR 390.5 where are medical examiner qualifications found? - Correct Answer-49 CFR 391.43 Where are general qualifications for CMV drivers found? - Correct Answer-49 CFR 391.11 list non-discretionary standards - Correct Answer-loss of limb, limb impairment, CV condition, respiratory dysfunction, HTN, RA/OA/orthopedic/muscular, mental disorder, drug use, alcoholism "average" driver demographics - Correct Answer-male, 40+, sedentary, obese, smoker, poor eating habits "average" driver medical health - Correct Answer-less healthy than average citizen, 2+ medical conditions, CV disease list 9 occupational stressors for CMV drivers - Correct Answer-type of route, schedule, finances, vehicle, road conditions, environmental, type of cargo when can a driver on insulin be certified? - Correct Answer-if he/she has FMCSA waiver - 49 CFR 391.64 OR federal exemption program FMCSA definition of "severe hypoglycemia" - Correct Answer-seizure, LOC, need assistance from others, impaired cog fxn if severe hypoglycemia, ask if driver has had reactions how frequently? - Correct Answer-1+ in last 12 months 2+ in last 5 years what happens if driver has loss of proprioception? what about peripheral neuropathy? - Correct Answer-DQ and DQ what if DM patient has resting tachycardia or orthostatic HOTN? - Correct Answer-DQ what if driver has silver wire, cotton patches? - Correct Answer-qualify