DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM (FMCSA)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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.
