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Pass the DOT NRCME certification exam on your first attempt with this newest actual exam set featuring verified correct answers and detailed solutions. Covers FMCSA regulations (49 CFR 391.41 physical qualifications, 391.43 examiner responsibilities, 391.46 ITDM requirements, 391.49 SPE certificates, 391.64 vision grandfathering), hypertension (stages 1-3, certification intervals: 1 year for 140-159/90-99, 3 months for 160-179/100-109, disqualification for 170/110 until BP 170/110, then 6-month certification), cardiovascular conditions (MI 2 months, PCI 3 weeks, CABG 3 months, LVEF ≥40%, CHF asymptomatic, ICD disqualifying, pacemaker 1-3 months), diabetes (ITDM evaluation with MCSA-5870, severe hypoglycemia definition with seizure/LOC/assistance, non-ITDM 1-year certification), respiratory (FEV1 65% requires ABG, PaO2 65 below 5000 ft disqualifying, PaCO2 45 disqualifying, OSA diagnostic at AHI 30, CPAP 1 month waiting, supplemental O2 disqualifying), hearing (whisper test 5 feet, audiometric 40 dB average at 500/1000/2000 Hz, hearing aid permitted), vision (20/40 each eye, 70° horizontal field, color recognition red/amber/green, monocular disqualifying with waiver option, telescopic lenses case-by-case), neurological (single unprovoked seizure 5 years off meds, epilepsy 10 years off meds, TIA 1 year wait, stroke 1-5 years based on location/cortical risk, TBI 2-5 years, severe TBI disqualifying, peripheral neuropathy case-by-case, MS/parkinsonism disqualifying with appeal), sleep disorders (OSA, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnolence disqualifying), mental health (depression with suicidal ideation 6 months, severe depression/suicide attempt 1 year, schizophrenia disqualifying, ADHD stimulants allowed with stability), substance abuse (methadone case-by-case, marijuana Schedule I disqualifying, alcohol 0.02% disqualifying), and urinalysis (specific gravity, protein, blood, glucose).

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DOT EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST EXAM UPDATE
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Which of the following is true with respect to FMCSA standards?

a) Medical Examiner responsibilities are found in 49 CFR391.41.

b) Driver physical qualification standards are found in 49 CFR391.43.

c) Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate requirements are foundin
49 CFR 391.47.

d) Grandfathering provisions for vision exemptions are found in 49 CFR
Part

391.64 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Grandfathering provisions for vision
exemptions are found in 49 CFR Part 391.64



Which of the following is true?

a) The Medical Examiner may choose not to follow regulations or

medical

guidance but should document the rationale in the Medical Examination

Report when this occurs.


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,b) When an examiner disqualifies a driver, it is a good practice to verify any
staff-reported medical evidence that contributes to the decision.

c) The Medical Examiner should defer certain certification decisions to an
appropriate specialist.

d) The Medical Examiner may extend medical certification to 5 years for

drivers with no significant health conditions - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > When an
examiner disqualifies a driver, it is a good practice to verify any staff-reported
medical evidence that contributes to the decision.



The FMCSA does not directly regulate:

a) Interstate commercial motor vehicle operations, including the driver.

b) Interstate commercial motor vehicle operation, including the vehicle and
motor carrier.

c) Interstate commercial motor vehicle operations, including the transport of
hazardous materials.

d) Intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations, including the driver. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations,
including the driver



Most commercial drivers do not experience:

a) Interruption of normal sleep, exercise, and eating patterns.

b) Access to healthy eating choices while on the road.

c) Limited access to social support networks resulting in fatigue,obesity,
and/or alienation of affection.

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,d) Environment that may have excessive vibration, noise, and extremes in

temperature, and/or adverse road or traffic conditions that can interfere

with driver ability to recognize a driving hazard, cause temporary or

permanent physical damage to sensory perception or affect driver

behavior - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Access to healthy eating choices while on
the road.



Which of the following requires annual certification?

a) Use of corrective lenses

b) Drivers who require a hearing exemption.

c) Drivers who require a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE)

Certificate

d) Drivers who require a seizures/epilepsy exemption - ✔✔✔

Correct Answer > Drivers who require a seizures/epilepsy exemption



Tests not required as part of every driver certification and recertification
examination include:

a) Vision and hearing.

b) Blood pressure/pulse.

c) Urinalysis.

d) Blood glucose - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Blood glucose.



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, Which of the following is not a reason that regulation is needed to protect public
safety?

a) There is environmental risk from crashes involving hazardous materials.

b) There is greater risk of injury and fatalities to individuals in smaller
vehicles from crashes involving commercial motor vehicles.

c) Commercial vehicles may carry many members of the public.

d) The economic cost of crashes involving commercial vehicles is low -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The economic cost of crashes involving commercial
vehicles is low.



FMCSA medical program responsibilities do not include:

a) Develop and implement medical regulations, policies, and procedures.

b) Oversee federal medical licenseregulations.

c) Conduct and oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate
programs.

d) Provide commercial motor vehicle driver examinations. - ✔✔✔

Correct Answer > Provide commercial motor vehicle driver examinations.



Which of the following is true?

a) The FMCSA does not consider feasibility in the rulemaking process.

b) Only the Medical Review Board can provide advice and opinions on
FMCSA rulemaking.




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