DOT Exam 2026 | Verified
Questions & Correct Answers |
Graded A+
When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? - Answer IF they have a
FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that
needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor
deficit)
**These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to
obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an
exam***
What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? --
SOLUTION--1. Patients with vision disorders
2. Diabetics
***The exemption allows the grandfathering in of certain drivers who
participated in vision and diabetes waiver study programs***
***Drivers can be certified as long as they meet the provisions and have the
certificate with them at the time of the DOT exam***
What are your duties as a DOT examiner? --SOLUTION--To detect the
presence of any physical, mental, or organic conditions of such character and
extent as to affect the ability of the driver to operate a CMV safely
What is the definition of Incapacitation? --SOLUTION--The onset of
incapacitating symptoms so rapidly that they interfere with safe driving or that
the driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle before beocming
,incapacitated
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Correct Answer Graded A+
If the patient has any side effects of medications, can they be certified? --
SOLUTION--NO!! Any side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, orthostasis,
blurred vision or changes in mental status prohibit the driver from being
certified
What conditions lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION for DOT
certificates? --SOLUTION--DEFIBRILLATOR
DIALYSIS
What are the VISION requirements for DOT certification? --SOLUTION--1.
Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in EACH EYE with or w/o lenses
2. Distant BINOCULAR vision of at least 20/40 in both eyes, with or w/o lenses
3. Field of vision of AT LEAST 70 DEGREES in the horizontal meridian in
each eye
4. Ability to recognize/distinguish among colors of traffic signals (RED,
AMBER, GREEN)
Can a driver with monocular vision obtain a DOT certificate? --SOLUTION--
YES, but the driver must be otherwise medically fit for duty and granted a
FEDERAL VISION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
**Pt must return with the certificate of exemption before the DOT certificate
can be given***
Questions & Correct Answers |
Graded A+
When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? - Answer IF they have a
FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that
needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor
deficit)
**These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to
obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an
exam***
What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? --
SOLUTION--1. Patients with vision disorders
2. Diabetics
***The exemption allows the grandfathering in of certain drivers who
participated in vision and diabetes waiver study programs***
***Drivers can be certified as long as they meet the provisions and have the
certificate with them at the time of the DOT exam***
What are your duties as a DOT examiner? --SOLUTION--To detect the
presence of any physical, mental, or organic conditions of such character and
extent as to affect the ability of the driver to operate a CMV safely
What is the definition of Incapacitation? --SOLUTION--The onset of
incapacitating symptoms so rapidly that they interfere with safe driving or that
the driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle before beocming
,incapacitated
, DOT Exam 2023 Questions With
Correct Answer Graded A+
If the patient has any side effects of medications, can they be certified? --
SOLUTION--NO!! Any side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, orthostasis,
blurred vision or changes in mental status prohibit the driver from being
certified
What conditions lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION for DOT
certificates? --SOLUTION--DEFIBRILLATOR
DIALYSIS
What are the VISION requirements for DOT certification? --SOLUTION--1.
Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in EACH EYE with or w/o lenses
2. Distant BINOCULAR vision of at least 20/40 in both eyes, with or w/o lenses
3. Field of vision of AT LEAST 70 DEGREES in the horizontal meridian in
each eye
4. Ability to recognize/distinguish among colors of traffic signals (RED,
AMBER, GREEN)
Can a driver with monocular vision obtain a DOT certificate? --SOLUTION--
YES, but the driver must be otherwise medically fit for duty and granted a
FEDERAL VISION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
**Pt must return with the certificate of exemption before the DOT certificate
can be given***
