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DOT CERTIFICATION 2026 EXAM (FMCSA)
COMPLETE (102) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
DOT(FMCSA)
Prepare for the DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA) with this concise
study resource covering commercial driver medical standards, safety
regulations, and exam-style questions. It reinforces key concepts
aligned with guidelines from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration. Designed to support effective preparation and test
readiness. Suitable for healthcare professionals conducting DOT
physical examinations.
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and
has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she
has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor
that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees
beyond 90o ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... She is disqualified due
to inability to climb or flex her knees.
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
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found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70
corrected. R - 20/40. You would: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
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? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to
possible disqualification include all but: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize
the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 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? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and
Epilepsy
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Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial
drivers: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Are at least 21 years old,
speak and read English well enough to converse with the general
public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical
Examination Report form? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... You
should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to
obtain a copy of the examination report.
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an
annual medical examination.
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for
amputation of the ring and little fingers of the left hand. The
driver: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Can be cleared if his grip
strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs.
advisory criteria/guidelines? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... There
DOT CERTIFICATION 2026 EXAM (FMCSA)
COMPLETE (102) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
DOT(FMCSA)
Prepare for the DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA) with this concise
study resource covering commercial driver medical standards, safety
regulations, and exam-style questions. It reinforces key concepts
aligned with guidelines from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration. Designed to support effective preparation and test
readiness. Suitable for healthcare professionals conducting DOT
physical examinations.
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and
has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she
has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor
that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees
beyond 90o ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... She is disqualified due
to inability to climb or flex her knees.
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
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found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70
corrected. R - 20/40. You would: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
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? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Substance abuse professional
Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to
possible disqualification include all but: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize
the condition.
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 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? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and
Epilepsy
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Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial
drivers: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Are at least 21 years old,
speak and read English well enough to converse with the general
public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical
Examination Report form? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... You
should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to
obtain a copy of the examination report.
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an
annual medical examination.
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for
amputation of the ring and little fingers of the left hand. The
driver: ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Can be cleared if his grip
strength is normal.
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs.
advisory criteria/guidelines? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... There
