NRCME Medical Exam: Part I (FMCSA)
2022/2023 Questions and Answers
GRADE A+
Grade
What is the purpose of FMCSA? - ANSWER-Focused on reducing crashes
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? - ANSWER-Promulgation and
implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are
physically qualified.
Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - ANSWER-The office of medical
programs
What is the purpose of the NRCME? - ANSWER-improve highway safety by producing
trained medical examiners.
Two criteria for being a medical examiner? - ANSWER-1. Professional licensure
2. Scope of practice that includes performing medical exams
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle has a weight rating of greater than? -
ANSWER-10,0001 lbs
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle is designed to carry how many
passengers? - ANSWER-9-15 passengers for compensation or 16+ passengers
regardless of compensation
T/F: If a driver returns from an illness that interferes with driving ability they must have a
new medical exam? - ANSWER-True
The federal vision and diabetes exemption program requires certification every? -
ANSWER-year
Does the FMCSA require the medical examiner to give a copy of the medical exam
report to the driver's employer? - ANSWER-No, the diver may sign a waiver to release
this information to their employer, however.
Which regulation under 49 CFR concerns the distribution of the medical examiner's
certificate? - ANSWER-49 CFR 391.43(g)
How many copies of the medical examiner's certificate should be made and who should
receive them? - ANSWER-3; 1. The driver, 2. The driver's employer, 3. The medical
examiner's file
2022/2023 Questions and Answers
GRADE A+
Grade
What is the purpose of FMCSA? - ANSWER-Focused on reducing crashes
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? - ANSWER-Promulgation and
implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are
physically qualified.
Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - ANSWER-The office of medical
programs
What is the purpose of the NRCME? - ANSWER-improve highway safety by producing
trained medical examiners.
Two criteria for being a medical examiner? - ANSWER-1. Professional licensure
2. Scope of practice that includes performing medical exams
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle has a weight rating of greater than? -
ANSWER-10,0001 lbs
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle is designed to carry how many
passengers? - ANSWER-9-15 passengers for compensation or 16+ passengers
regardless of compensation
T/F: If a driver returns from an illness that interferes with driving ability they must have a
new medical exam? - ANSWER-True
The federal vision and diabetes exemption program requires certification every? -
ANSWER-year
Does the FMCSA require the medical examiner to give a copy of the medical exam
report to the driver's employer? - ANSWER-No, the diver may sign a waiver to release
this information to their employer, however.
Which regulation under 49 CFR concerns the distribution of the medical examiner's
certificate? - ANSWER-49 CFR 391.43(g)
How many copies of the medical examiner's certificate should be made and who should
receive them? - ANSWER-3; 1. The driver, 2. The driver's employer, 3. The medical
examiner's file
