NADME 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He
presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because
of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificate expires in
3 months. The driver:
A. Should be allowed to return to work based on his physician's note.
B. Should undergo a new commercial driver examination.
C. May only be qualified for one year.
D. Can return to work at the discretion of the motor carrier. - ANSWERSB
Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary,
with objective criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4
standards?
A Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
B Vision, Hearing, Epilepsy and Hypertension
C Vision, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Epilepsy
D Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Epilepsy - ANSWERSA
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs?
A There are exemption programs for vision, diabetes and hearing.
B The medical examiner decides whether to grant an exemption.
C An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination.
D An exemption is valid for 1 year with an annual medical examination. - ANSWERSC
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring
and little fingers of the left hand. The driver:
A Needs to undergo a one time SPE examination.
B Can be cleared for one year if his grip strength is normal.
C Can be cleared for two years if his grip strength is normal.
D Needs to undergo an annual SPE examination. - ANSWERSC
,A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the
driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and
aftercare?
A The Motor carrier
B The driver's private physician
C Substance abuse professional
D The medical examiner - ANSWERSC
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form?
A You are required to provide a copy of the report to the employer.
B FMCSA prohibits release of the medical examination report from to the employer.
C You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of
the examination report.
D It is not necessary to obtain a release from the driver in order to provide the
examination report to the employer since this is a federally regulated examination. -
ANSWERSC
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate?
A The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides copy to the driver and a
copy to the employer.
B A release form is required to provide the certificate to the employer.
C Only the driver needs a copy of the certificate if the employer has a copy of the
medical examination report form.
D The employer must keep both the medical examination report form and the certificate
on file. - ANSWERSA
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory
criteria/guidelines?
A Standards, or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) are legal
requirements and must be followed.
B Guidelines are based on medical expert panel reviews and are considered best
practices.
C When the guidelines are not followed you should provide an explanation in the
comments section of the examination form.
D There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification. -
ANSWERSD
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy:
A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying.
B If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified.
C Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
D Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial
vehicle. - ANSWERSB
A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left
eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription
, and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R -
20/40. You would:
A Issue a temporary 3 month certificate and re-examine after surgery.
B Disqualify the driver.
C Qualify the driver for 2 years since he has one eye meeting regulations.
D Qualify the driver for 1 year since he wears glasses. - ANSWERSB
Regulations affecting commercial drivers include:
A Medical Fitness for duty certification, respiratory protection standard, hours of service
B Routine electrocardiogram testing, medical fitness for duty certification and drug
screening
C Medical fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening
D Medical fitness for duty, drug screening, hours of service, routine audiometry testing. -
ANSWERSC
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers:
A Are at least 19 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
B Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
C Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and can lift at least 50 pounds frequently
D Are at least 21 years old, have no outstanding violations and have a valid medical
examiner's certificate - ANSWERSB
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include:
A Short relay routes, tight pick up and delivery schedules, adverse road conditions.
B Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
C Long relay routes, frequent rest periods, responsibility for passenger safety.
D Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, returning home every night. -
ANSWERSB
Required cognitive skills include:
A Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal
and emergency situations.
B Problem solving, communication, ability to use a GPS, and appropriate behavior in
both normal and emergency situations.
C Problem solving, communication, judgment, and ability to use a GPS.
D Ability to use a GPS, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both
normal and emergency situations. - ANSWERSA
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis,
treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has
a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees
beyond 90 degrees
A She can be qualified for a 2 year certificate.
CORRECT ANSWERS
A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He
presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because
of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificate expires in
3 months. The driver:
A. Should be allowed to return to work based on his physician's note.
B. Should undergo a new commercial driver examination.
C. May only be qualified for one year.
D. Can return to work at the discretion of the motor carrier. - ANSWERSB
Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary,
with objective criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4
standards?
A Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy
B Vision, Hearing, Epilepsy and Hypertension
C Vision, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Epilepsy
D Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Epilepsy - ANSWERSA
Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs?
A There are exemption programs for vision, diabetes and hearing.
B The medical examiner decides whether to grant an exemption.
C An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination.
D An exemption is valid for 1 year with an annual medical examination. - ANSWERSC
A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring
and little fingers of the left hand. The driver:
A Needs to undergo a one time SPE examination.
B Can be cleared for one year if his grip strength is normal.
C Can be cleared for two years if his grip strength is normal.
D Needs to undergo an annual SPE examination. - ANSWERSC
,A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the
driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and
aftercare?
A The Motor carrier
B The driver's private physician
C Substance abuse professional
D The medical examiner - ANSWERSC
Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form?
A You are required to provide a copy of the report to the employer.
B FMCSA prohibits release of the medical examination report from to the employer.
C You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of
the examination report.
D It is not necessary to obtain a release from the driver in order to provide the
examination report to the employer since this is a federally regulated examination. -
ANSWERSC
Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate?
A The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides copy to the driver and a
copy to the employer.
B A release form is required to provide the certificate to the employer.
C Only the driver needs a copy of the certificate if the employer has a copy of the
medical examination report form.
D The employer must keep both the medical examination report form and the certificate
on file. - ANSWERSA
Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory
criteria/guidelines?
A Standards, or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) are legal
requirements and must be followed.
B Guidelines are based on medical expert panel reviews and are considered best
practices.
C When the guidelines are not followed you should provide an explanation in the
comments section of the examination form.
D There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification. -
ANSWERSD
Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy:
A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying.
B If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified.
C Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures.
D Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial
vehicle. - ANSWERSB
A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left
eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescription
, and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R -
20/40. You would:
A Issue a temporary 3 month certificate and re-examine after surgery.
B Disqualify the driver.
C Qualify the driver for 2 years since he has one eye meeting regulations.
D Qualify the driver for 1 year since he wears glasses. - ANSWERSB
Regulations affecting commercial drivers include:
A Medical Fitness for duty certification, respiratory protection standard, hours of service
B Routine electrocardiogram testing, medical fitness for duty certification and drug
screening
C Medical fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening
D Medical fitness for duty, drug screening, hours of service, routine audiometry testing. -
ANSWERSC
Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers:
A Are at least 19 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
B Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate
C Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the
general public and can lift at least 50 pounds frequently
D Are at least 21 years old, have no outstanding violations and have a valid medical
examiner's certificate - ANSWERSB
Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include:
A Short relay routes, tight pick up and delivery schedules, adverse road conditions.
B Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety.
C Long relay routes, frequent rest periods, responsibility for passenger safety.
D Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, returning home every night. -
ANSWERSB
Required cognitive skills include:
A Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal
and emergency situations.
B Problem solving, communication, ability to use a GPS, and appropriate behavior in
both normal and emergency situations.
C Problem solving, communication, judgment, and ability to use a GPS.
D Ability to use a GPS, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both
normal and emergency situations. - ANSWERSA
A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis,
treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has
a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees
beyond 90 degrees
A She can be qualified for a 2 year certificate.
