DOT Medical Examiners Certification
Test Bank Prep Actual Questions and
Correct Answers| Latest 2026/2027
1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical
Certificate must be renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years
2. A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months
ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care
provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating
well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. All other aspects of
the exam and history were normal. What should the medical
examiner do next? - ANSWER-disqualify the driver for now
B. Disqualify driver for now3. FMCSA regulates interstate
commercial operation including the: - ANSWER-all of the
above
4. During the CMV exam a driver perceived a whispered voice
at 5 feet in his left year and 4 feet in his right year. Exam was
otherwise normal. What do you do as the medical examiner -
ANSWER-certify driver for 2 years
5. Which of the following is an assessment of L4 nerve root
pathology? - ANSWER-patellar reflex
6. A driver presents for medical exam and reports being a
,smoker and having frequent shortness of breath. What do you
do next? - ANSWER-order spirometry test
7. According to regulation, which of the following must be
evaluated as part of the eye exam - ANSWER-pupil reaction
8. Continued certification of NRCE Medical Examiners requires
all EXCEPT which of the following - ANSWER-completion of
recertification test every 5 years
A driver presents for recertification. The only condition he
lists is GERD, for which he takes OTC omeprazole. He says that
when he is driving and eating fast foods, he is more likely to
have heartburn than when off‐duty. You should: - ANSWER-
correlate history with abdominal exam
Which of the following findings is disqualifying? - ANSWER-
oxygen saturation 90%
The driver presents for recertification and submits an
ultrasound report indicating an abdominal aortic aneurysm
from two months ago, shortly before he had surgical
correction. He has surgical clearance and says he is doing
well, has no symptoms. You should: - ANSWER-inform the
driver of the 3 month wait before he can become recertified
The driver takes diphenhydramine twice a day to treat nasal
congestion. What must you document in order tocertify? -
ANSWER-cannot drive within 12 hrs of taking
, diphenhydramine
The driver has a history of carpal tunnel repair of her right
hand 2 months ago. Her grip strengths are symmetricaland
strong. What is necessary in order to qualify this driver? -
ANSWER-document her findings for 2 year examination
Which of the following abdominal complaints is most likely to
be incapacitating - ANSWER-nephrolithiasis
The waiting period for benign positional vertigo is: - ANSWER-
2 months
The driver's BP is 148/96. You verify her history, which
indicates she has no prior history of hypertension. If
otherwise qualified, you may certify her for: - ANSWER-1 year
The driver's current BP is 135/76. Your records indicate at
history of Stage III hypertension 4 years ago. Themaximum
certification for this driver is: - ANSWER-6 months
The driver presents for examination with a recent history (five
weeks ago) of pneumothorax. He has no prior history of
pneumothorax. In order to be considered medically qualified,
his forced vital capacity (FVC) should be greater than: -
ANSWER-65%
The recommended waiting period (WP) and certification
Test Bank Prep Actual Questions and
Correct Answers| Latest 2026/2027
1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical
Certificate must be renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years
2. A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months
ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care
provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating
well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. All other aspects of
the exam and history were normal. What should the medical
examiner do next? - ANSWER-disqualify the driver for now
B. Disqualify driver for now3. FMCSA regulates interstate
commercial operation including the: - ANSWER-all of the
above
4. During the CMV exam a driver perceived a whispered voice
at 5 feet in his left year and 4 feet in his right year. Exam was
otherwise normal. What do you do as the medical examiner -
ANSWER-certify driver for 2 years
5. Which of the following is an assessment of L4 nerve root
pathology? - ANSWER-patellar reflex
6. A driver presents for medical exam and reports being a
,smoker and having frequent shortness of breath. What do you
do next? - ANSWER-order spirometry test
7. According to regulation, which of the following must be
evaluated as part of the eye exam - ANSWER-pupil reaction
8. Continued certification of NRCE Medical Examiners requires
all EXCEPT which of the following - ANSWER-completion of
recertification test every 5 years
A driver presents for recertification. The only condition he
lists is GERD, for which he takes OTC omeprazole. He says that
when he is driving and eating fast foods, he is more likely to
have heartburn than when off‐duty. You should: - ANSWER-
correlate history with abdominal exam
Which of the following findings is disqualifying? - ANSWER-
oxygen saturation 90%
The driver presents for recertification and submits an
ultrasound report indicating an abdominal aortic aneurysm
from two months ago, shortly before he had surgical
correction. He has surgical clearance and says he is doing
well, has no symptoms. You should: - ANSWER-inform the
driver of the 3 month wait before he can become recertified
The driver takes diphenhydramine twice a day to treat nasal
congestion. What must you document in order tocertify? -
ANSWER-cannot drive within 12 hrs of taking
, diphenhydramine
The driver has a history of carpal tunnel repair of her right
hand 2 months ago. Her grip strengths are symmetricaland
strong. What is necessary in order to qualify this driver? -
ANSWER-document her findings for 2 year examination
Which of the following abdominal complaints is most likely to
be incapacitating - ANSWER-nephrolithiasis
The waiting period for benign positional vertigo is: - ANSWER-
2 months
The driver's BP is 148/96. You verify her history, which
indicates she has no prior history of hypertension. If
otherwise qualified, you may certify her for: - ANSWER-1 year
The driver's current BP is 135/76. Your records indicate at
history of Stage III hypertension 4 years ago. Themaximum
certification for this driver is: - ANSWER-6 months
The driver presents for examination with a recent history (five
weeks ago) of pneumothorax. He has no prior history of
pneumothorax. In order to be considered medically qualified,
his forced vital capacity (FVC) should be greater than: -
ANSWER-65%
The recommended waiting period (WP) and certification
