NRCME (DOT) Exam 2022 Questions And Answers

FMCSA Mission Statement Correct answer To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner Correct answer Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA Correct answer Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME Correct answer National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle Correct answer Weight 1000 lb ; or transports 8 people for compensation ; or 15 people without compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding Interstate commerce vs. Intrastate commerce Correct answer Interstate: multiple states or international Intrastate: within 1 state Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers? Correct answer SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? Correct answer Medical Review Officer Title 49 CFR 391.41 Correct answer Medical Examiner Report Form - Paperwork completed during DOT physical - Physical exam requirements for driver - Determines if Certificate is granted Title 49 CFR 391.43 Correct answer Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification - Supporting information to explain 391.41 When was DOT established? Correct answer 1966 Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000 Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 Correct answer Established DOT as separate federal entity Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Correct answer Required drug testing for drivers The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving Correct answer Medical Certificate SPE if applicable Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their Medical Certification? Correct answer No. Certificate is provided to employer. (Release is required for a copy of medical report form) How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? Correct answer 13 How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *discretionary*? Correct answer 9 (according to my review course) - Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *NON- discretionary*? Correct answer 4 - Vision - Hearing - Epilepsy - T2DM (Some sources say 3 and do not include T2DM) Age requirement for drivers Correct answer 21+ Language requirement for drivers Correct answer Must be able to read/speak English well enough to read signs, communicate Height/weight requirement for drivers Correct answer There is none What is tested for