NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023 Questions And Answers
FMCSA Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWERTo reduce crashes,
injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - CORRECT ANSWERLicensed, certified,
registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and
regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes
MEC test
FMCSA - CORRECT ANSWERFederal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
NRCME - CORRECT ANSWERNational Registry of Certified Medical
Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERWeight >1000 lb ;
or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - CORRECT ANSWERInterstate: multiple states
or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance
abuse for drivers? - CORRECT ANSWERSAP (Substance Abuse
Professional)
, Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining
whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWERMedical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - CORRECT ANSWERMedical Examiner Report
Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - CORRECT ANSWERDescribes responsibilities
of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for
medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - CORRECT ANSWER1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - CORRECT
ANSWEREstablished DOT as separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - CORRECT
ANSWERRequired drug testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with
them while driving - CORRECT ANSWERMedical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release
their Medical Certification? - CORRECT ANSWERNo. Certificate is
provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
FMCSA Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWERTo reduce crashes,
injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - CORRECT ANSWERLicensed, certified,
registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and
regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes
MEC test
FMCSA - CORRECT ANSWERFederal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
NRCME - CORRECT ANSWERNational Registry of Certified Medical
Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERWeight >1000 lb ;
or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - CORRECT ANSWERInterstate: multiple states
or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance
abuse for drivers? - CORRECT ANSWERSAP (Substance Abuse
Professional)
, Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining
whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWERMedical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - CORRECT ANSWERMedical Examiner Report
Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - CORRECT ANSWERDescribes responsibilities
of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for
medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - CORRECT ANSWER1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - CORRECT
ANSWEREstablished DOT as separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - CORRECT
ANSWERRequired drug testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with
them while driving - CORRECT ANSWERMedical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release
their Medical Certification? - CORRECT ANSWERNo. Certificate is
provided to employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
