DOT EXAM.LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR AN A+
Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What is required for drivers?
must undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant,
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor
What liability do we have?
Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy
What is the max cert length?
2 years
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What does CDL stand for?
CDL: Commercial Drivers license
Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes in interstate -
between 2 states - travel.
What is the primary goal of the DOT exam?
public safety
What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations?
truck driving
what is the definition of CMV?
1. interstate travel.
2. gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or 4536 kg or more.
3. transport more than 8 passengers for compensation or more than 15 passengers
without compensation - all including driver.
4. Hazmat.
what is gross vehicle weight for dot requirement?
10,001 pounds or more
4,536 kg or more
how many passengers can be transported per DOT?
, more than 8 passengers with compensation.
more than 15 passengers without compensation.
what are driver standards outlined in 49 CFR 391.11?
21 years old
English - comprehend and use
have only one valid license
current medical on file
background check and violation records
drivers road test
not be disqualified
what are the 4 non-descretionary standards?
1. Vision;
2. Hearing;
3. Epilepsy;
4. Diabetes requiring insulin.
Vision standard
Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye;
binocular vision;
field of vision of at least 70 degrees;
color vision - must recognize red, green, or blue
What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing?
-demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction
-demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye
-demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test)
-demonstrate binocular vision
-use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate*
what are vision disqualifies?
1. visual acuity less than 20/40;
2. monocular vision;
3. use of telescopic device ( may get a Federal certificate )
can driver wear 2 different types of lenses - one for distance and one for near?
Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What is required for drivers?
must undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant,
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor
What liability do we have?
Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy
What is the max cert length?
2 years
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What does CDL stand for?
CDL: Commercial Drivers license
Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes in interstate -
between 2 states - travel.
What is the primary goal of the DOT exam?
public safety
What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations?
truck driving
what is the definition of CMV?
1. interstate travel.
2. gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or 4536 kg or more.
3. transport more than 8 passengers for compensation or more than 15 passengers
without compensation - all including driver.
4. Hazmat.
what is gross vehicle weight for dot requirement?
10,001 pounds or more
4,536 kg or more
how many passengers can be transported per DOT?
, more than 8 passengers with compensation.
more than 15 passengers without compensation.
what are driver standards outlined in 49 CFR 391.11?
21 years old
English - comprehend and use
have only one valid license
current medical on file
background check and violation records
drivers road test
not be disqualified
what are the 4 non-descretionary standards?
1. Vision;
2. Hearing;
3. Epilepsy;
4. Diabetes requiring insulin.
Vision standard
Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye;
binocular vision;
field of vision of at least 70 degrees;
color vision - must recognize red, green, or blue
What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing?
-demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction
-demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye
-demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test)
-demonstrate binocular vision
-use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate*
what are vision disqualifies?
1. visual acuity less than 20/40;
2. monocular vision;
3. use of telescopic device ( may get a Federal certificate )
can driver wear 2 different types of lenses - one for distance and one for near?
