DOT Exam Questions With Complete Correct
Answers Graded A+
When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam?
IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full
evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit)
*These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be
given a referral letter if you think they need an exam**
What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT?
1. Patients with vision disorders
2. Diabetics
**The exemption allows the grandfathering in of certain drivers who participated in vision and
diabetes waiver study programs**
**Drivers can be certified as long as they meet the provisions and have the certificate with them at
the time of the DOT exam**
What are your duties as a DOT examiner?
To detect the presence of any physical, mental, or organic conditions of such character and extent as to
affect the ability of the driver to operate a CMV safely
What is the definition of Incapacitation?
The onset of incapacitating symptoms so rapidly that they interfere with safe driving or that the driver
may be unable to safely stop the vehicle before beocming incapacitated
If the patient has any side effects of medications, can they be certified?
NO!! Any side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, orthostasis, blurred vision or changes in mental
status prohibit the driver from being certified
What conditions lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION for DOT certificates?
DEFIBRILLATOR
DIALYSIS
What are the VISION requirements for DOT certification?
1. Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in EACH EYE with or w/o lenses
2. Distant BINOCULAR vision of at least 20/40 in both eyes, with or w/o lenses
3. Field of vision of AT LEAST 70 DEGREES in the horizontal meridian in each eye
, 4. Ability to recognize/distinguish among colors of traffic signals (RED, AMBER, GREEN)
Can a driver with monocular vision obtain a DOT certificate?
YES, but the driver must be otherwise medically fit for duty and granted a FEDERAL VISION EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE
*Pt must return with the certificate of exemption before the DOT certificate can be given**
If a driver comes for a physical and is otherwise fit, you can disqualify them and the driver can apply for
a federal vision exemption
What is MONOCULAR VISION?
Monocular vision occurs when the vision requirements are only met in one eye, with or without
corrective lenses
**MONOCULAR VISION IS AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFYING**
How do you certify a driver who is in the process of applying for a Federal vision exemption?
YOu can certify the driver for up to 1 year, mark the accompanied by EXEMPTION checkbox and write
vision so that the type of federal exemption is specified
What are the hearing requirements to obtain a DOT certificate?
1. Driver must first perceive a whispered voice in one ear @ no less than 5 feet (only required in 1 ear)
2. NOT have an average hearing loss in one ear >40dB at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz
What are the BP regulations for a person with STAGE 1 HTN (BP of 140/90-159/99)?
person is only certified for 1 year and if BP is >140/90 then they get 3 month cert at the 1 year recert
What are the BP regulations for a perston with STAGE 2 HTN (BP of 160/100 to 180/110?
Person can only get a 3 month certificate and then at recertification if the BP is less than 140/90, they
can get 1 year from the date of the original exam
What are the DOT regulations for a driver with STAGE 3 HTN (BP>180/110)?
DRIVER IS DISQUALIFIED until the BP is <140/90
When BP is <140/90, they can only get a 6 month certificate forever
What does a urinalysis check for DOT certification?
Specific gravity
Proteinuria
Answers Graded A+
When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam?
IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full
evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit)
*These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be
given a referral letter if you think they need an exam**
What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT?
1. Patients with vision disorders
2. Diabetics
**The exemption allows the grandfathering in of certain drivers who participated in vision and
diabetes waiver study programs**
**Drivers can be certified as long as they meet the provisions and have the certificate with them at
the time of the DOT exam**
What are your duties as a DOT examiner?
To detect the presence of any physical, mental, or organic conditions of such character and extent as to
affect the ability of the driver to operate a CMV safely
What is the definition of Incapacitation?
The onset of incapacitating symptoms so rapidly that they interfere with safe driving or that the driver
may be unable to safely stop the vehicle before beocming incapacitated
If the patient has any side effects of medications, can they be certified?
NO!! Any side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, orthostasis, blurred vision or changes in mental
status prohibit the driver from being certified
What conditions lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION for DOT certificates?
DEFIBRILLATOR
DIALYSIS
What are the VISION requirements for DOT certification?
1. Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in EACH EYE with or w/o lenses
2. Distant BINOCULAR vision of at least 20/40 in both eyes, with or w/o lenses
3. Field of vision of AT LEAST 70 DEGREES in the horizontal meridian in each eye
, 4. Ability to recognize/distinguish among colors of traffic signals (RED, AMBER, GREEN)
Can a driver with monocular vision obtain a DOT certificate?
YES, but the driver must be otherwise medically fit for duty and granted a FEDERAL VISION EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE
*Pt must return with the certificate of exemption before the DOT certificate can be given**
If a driver comes for a physical and is otherwise fit, you can disqualify them and the driver can apply for
a federal vision exemption
What is MONOCULAR VISION?
Monocular vision occurs when the vision requirements are only met in one eye, with or without
corrective lenses
**MONOCULAR VISION IS AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFYING**
How do you certify a driver who is in the process of applying for a Federal vision exemption?
YOu can certify the driver for up to 1 year, mark the accompanied by EXEMPTION checkbox and write
vision so that the type of federal exemption is specified
What are the hearing requirements to obtain a DOT certificate?
1. Driver must first perceive a whispered voice in one ear @ no less than 5 feet (only required in 1 ear)
2. NOT have an average hearing loss in one ear >40dB at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz
What are the BP regulations for a person with STAGE 1 HTN (BP of 140/90-159/99)?
person is only certified for 1 year and if BP is >140/90 then they get 3 month cert at the 1 year recert
What are the BP regulations for a perston with STAGE 2 HTN (BP of 160/100 to 180/110?
Person can only get a 3 month certificate and then at recertification if the BP is less than 140/90, they
can get 1 year from the date of the original exam
What are the DOT regulations for a driver with STAGE 3 HTN (BP>180/110)?
DRIVER IS DISQUALIFIED until the BP is <140/90
When BP is <140/90, they can only get a 6 month certificate forever
What does a urinalysis check for DOT certification?
Specific gravity
Proteinuria
