NRCME/DOT TEST 2024-2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
what is the #1 cause of fatalities in the US involving CMVs?
FATIGUE
ways to reduce fatigue in drivers...
- schedule
- question routines during PE
PE requirements
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T/F: a driver does not need to have a PE done before returning to work after an
illness or injury that interferes with driving
FALSE
a driver DOES need to have a PE done
how often does every CMV driver need to be medically recertified?
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 4 years
c. 2 years
this is the MAX length of time... medical examiner can certify for < 2 yrs if more
frequent monitoring is required
driver qualifications
- must have been trained in an approved DOT/FMCSA training program
,- valid drivers license --> denotes ability to pilot CMV > 10,001 lbs or vehicle that
transports > 16 passengers or carries hazardous material
- must have current Medical Examiner's certificate at all times while operating
CMV
- must be in random drug and alcohol testing program if CMV > 26,001 lbs
T/F: farmers are exempt for local hauling within a 200 mi radius of their farm
FALSE
they are exempt within 150 mi radius... if hired, they must have a CMV PE
physical requirements
- no loss of foot, leg, hand, or arm
- no impairment of hand or finger that interferes with prehension or power
grasping
- no impairment of arm, foot, or leg that interferes with ability to drive
- no medical hx of DM treated with insulin that is poorly controlled
- no hx of cardiac conditions that cause syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or CHF
, drivers with physical impairments that affect their ability to operate CMVs or have
missing limbs must maintain a ________ certificate
what does this application include?
Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE)
**drivers are tested at regional centers throughout the US
SPE Application:
- unilateral SPE certificate application
- driver employment application
- medical exam report
- medical examiner's certificate stating "accompanied by SPE"
- medical eval from physiatrist or ortho surgery
- copy of road test and certificate
DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
what is the #1 cause of fatalities in the US involving CMVs?
FATIGUE
ways to reduce fatigue in drivers...
- schedule
- question routines during PE
PE requirements
Previous
Play
Next
Rewind 10 seconds
Move forward 10 seconds
Unmute
0:01
/
,0:15
Full screen
Brainpower
Read More
T/F: a driver does not need to have a PE done before returning to work after an
illness or injury that interferes with driving
FALSE
a driver DOES need to have a PE done
how often does every CMV driver need to be medically recertified?
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 4 years
c. 2 years
this is the MAX length of time... medical examiner can certify for < 2 yrs if more
frequent monitoring is required
driver qualifications
- must have been trained in an approved DOT/FMCSA training program
,- valid drivers license --> denotes ability to pilot CMV > 10,001 lbs or vehicle that
transports > 16 passengers or carries hazardous material
- must have current Medical Examiner's certificate at all times while operating
CMV
- must be in random drug and alcohol testing program if CMV > 26,001 lbs
T/F: farmers are exempt for local hauling within a 200 mi radius of their farm
FALSE
they are exempt within 150 mi radius... if hired, they must have a CMV PE
physical requirements
- no loss of foot, leg, hand, or arm
- no impairment of hand or finger that interferes with prehension or power
grasping
- no impairment of arm, foot, or leg that interferes with ability to drive
- no medical hx of DM treated with insulin that is poorly controlled
- no hx of cardiac conditions that cause syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or CHF
, drivers with physical impairments that affect their ability to operate CMVs or have
missing limbs must maintain a ________ certificate
what does this application include?
Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE)
**drivers are tested at regional centers throughout the US
SPE Application:
- unilateral SPE certificate application
- driver employment application
- medical exam report
- medical examiner's certificate stating "accompanied by SPE"
- medical eval from physiatrist or ortho surgery
- copy of road test and certificate
