DOT certification Exam Study Guide - 2023/2024 Complete Solution

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? Correct Answer Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? Correct Answer Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? Correct Answer Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? Correct Answer Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? Correct Answer 140-159/90-99 What is stage 2 hypertension? Correct Answer 160-179/100-109 What is stage 3 hypertension? Correct Answer Greater than 180/110 In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? Correct Answer When the driver has a BP reading that indicates stage 2 hypertension OR A driver that was certified with stage 1 hypertension has not achieved BP less than 140/90 at recertification How can a driver pass the forced whisper test? Correct Answer Perceive the forced whisper in ONE ear at a distance of 5 feet or more How can a driver pass the audiometric test? Correct Answer Not have an average hearing loss in ONE ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz