DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM (FMCSA) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
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 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
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 are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification.
Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - (answer)Injury
severity equals relative velocity change.
**The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. **
The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to
persons in the lighter vehicle.
An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately 80,000
lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV.
Required cognitive skills include: - (answer)Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate
behavior in both normal and emergency situations.
Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - (answer)Grip strength.
Upper body strength.
*Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. *
Balance and flexibility.
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He presents a note from
his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because of the illness and is now cleared for
returning to work. His medical certificate expires in 3 months. The driver: - (answer)Should undergo a
new commercial driver examination.
, Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - (answer)Medical fitness for duty certification, drug
screening, alcohol screening
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - (answer)A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is
disqualifying.
**If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. **
Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle.
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? - (answer)The medical
examiner completes the certificate and provides a copy to the driver and a copy to the employer.
Which of the following is false concerning the type of certification? - (answer)A New certification
requires a full examination
**A Recertification only requires a limited examination **
A Follow up is a continuation of a New or Recertification and does not require a physical examination
Any certification can be for a maximum of 2 years.
Which is false regarding hearing testing for commercial drivers? - (answer)Either a whisper test or
audiometric test may first be used to test hearing
**If audiometric testing is used first, and the driver fails it is not necessary to perform the whisper test**
A driver may use hearing aids to undergo testing
An audiologist may perform hearing tests for drivers with hearing aids
Which of the following is false regarding 3 month certificates for hypertension? - (answer)Can be granted
for a recertification BP reading of above 140/90.
Can be granted for an initial/new certification with stage 2 hypertension.
Can be granted for a new certification with BP 156/102
**Can be granted after a 3 mo card has been given and the driver returns with improved BP, but still not
below 140/90.**
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
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 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
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 are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification.
Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - (answer)Injury
severity equals relative velocity change.
**The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. **
The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to
persons in the lighter vehicle.
An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately 80,000
lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV.
Required cognitive skills include: - (answer)Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate
behavior in both normal and emergency situations.
Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - (answer)Grip strength.
Upper body strength.
*Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. *
Balance and flexibility.
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He presents a note from
his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because of the illness and is now cleared for
returning to work. His medical certificate expires in 3 months. The driver: - (answer)Should undergo a
new commercial driver examination.
, Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - (answer)Medical fitness for duty certification, drug
screening, alcohol screening
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - (answer)A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is
disqualifying.
**If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. **
Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle.
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? - (answer)The medical
examiner completes the certificate and provides a copy to the driver and a copy to the employer.
Which of the following is false concerning the type of certification? - (answer)A New certification
requires a full examination
**A Recertification only requires a limited examination **
A Follow up is a continuation of a New or Recertification and does not require a physical examination
Any certification can be for a maximum of 2 years.
Which is false regarding hearing testing for commercial drivers? - (answer)Either a whisper test or
audiometric test may first be used to test hearing
**If audiometric testing is used first, and the driver fails it is not necessary to perform the whisper test**
A driver may use hearing aids to undergo testing
An audiologist may perform hearing tests for drivers with hearing aids
Which of the following is false regarding 3 month certificates for hypertension? - (answer)Can be granted
for a recertification BP reading of above 140/90.
Can be granted for an initial/new certification with stage 2 hypertension.
Can be granted for a new certification with BP 156/102
**Can be granted after a 3 mo card has been given and the driver returns with improved BP, but still not
below 140/90.**
