NRCME DOT certification Exam NRCME DOT
Certification Exam 2025
1. LTCCS
ANSWER large truck crash causation study, 2001-2003, reported in 2006
2. #1 cause of fatalities with big trucks?
ANSWER driver fatigue
3. DOT organization
ANSWER all subcategories are separate entities and require different things
4. What is covered in NRCME training?
ANSWER federal motor carrier safety administra- tion (FMCSA)
5. How long does NRCME certification last?
ANSWER 10 years with a 5 year update class
6. once a driver is certified, what is the longest it lasts?
ANSWER 2 years
7. SPE
ANSWER skill performance evaluation
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,8. Three copies of driver's certificate who gets them and who has original for how long?
ANSWER driver, employer get copies
examiner keeps original for 3 years
9. Non discretionary standards
ANSWER immediately DQ the driver, examiner MUST fol- low standards
10. discretionary guides/recommendations
ANSWER limits steered by recommendations and examiners judgement
11. list the non discretionary DQers
ANSWER Hx of epilepsy, failed hearing exam, failed Vx exam, active insulin dependent DM
12. who oversees medical certification process?
ANSWER office of medical programs
13. how many X more is mortality rate for passenger vehicle vs large truck, in a
crash between the two?
ANSWER passenger vehicle 5X more likely to die
14. where are physical standards for drivers listed?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.41
15. define CMV
ANSWER commercial motor vehicle
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, ANSWER any self propelled or towed MV used on a highway in interstate commerce to
transport passengers or property...10k lbs or more, 8+ passengers for $$, 15+ passengers
not for $$, hazardous materials
16. where is CMV defined?
ANSWER 40 CFR 390.5
17. where are medical examiner qualifications found?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.43
18. Where are general qualifications for CMV drivers found?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.11
19. list non-discretionary standards
ANSWER loss of limb, limb impairment, CV condition, respiratory dysfunction, HTN,
RA/OA/orthopedic/muscular, mental disorder, drug use, alcoholism
20. "average" driver demographics (profile of average driver)
ANSWER male, 40+, sedentary, obese, smoker, poor eating habits
21. "average" driver medical health
ANSWER less healthy than average citizen, 2+ medical conditions, CV disease
22. list 9 occupational stressors for CMV drivers
ANSWER type of route, schedule, fi- nances, vehicle, road conditions, environmental,
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Certification Exam 2025
1. LTCCS
ANSWER large truck crash causation study, 2001-2003, reported in 2006
2. #1 cause of fatalities with big trucks?
ANSWER driver fatigue
3. DOT organization
ANSWER all subcategories are separate entities and require different things
4. What is covered in NRCME training?
ANSWER federal motor carrier safety administra- tion (FMCSA)
5. How long does NRCME certification last?
ANSWER 10 years with a 5 year update class
6. once a driver is certified, what is the longest it lasts?
ANSWER 2 years
7. SPE
ANSWER skill performance evaluation
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,8. Three copies of driver's certificate who gets them and who has original for how long?
ANSWER driver, employer get copies
examiner keeps original for 3 years
9. Non discretionary standards
ANSWER immediately DQ the driver, examiner MUST fol- low standards
10. discretionary guides/recommendations
ANSWER limits steered by recommendations and examiners judgement
11. list the non discretionary DQers
ANSWER Hx of epilepsy, failed hearing exam, failed Vx exam, active insulin dependent DM
12. who oversees medical certification process?
ANSWER office of medical programs
13. how many X more is mortality rate for passenger vehicle vs large truck, in a
crash between the two?
ANSWER passenger vehicle 5X more likely to die
14. where are physical standards for drivers listed?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.41
15. define CMV
ANSWER commercial motor vehicle
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, ANSWER any self propelled or towed MV used on a highway in interstate commerce to
transport passengers or property...10k lbs or more, 8+ passengers for $$, 15+ passengers
not for $$, hazardous materials
16. where is CMV defined?
ANSWER 40 CFR 390.5
17. where are medical examiner qualifications found?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.43
18. Where are general qualifications for CMV drivers found?
ANSWER 49 CFR 391.11
19. list non-discretionary standards
ANSWER loss of limb, limb impairment, CV condition, respiratory dysfunction, HTN,
RA/OA/orthopedic/muscular, mental disorder, drug use, alcoholism
20. "average" driver demographics (profile of average driver)
ANSWER male, 40+, sedentary, obese, smoker, poor eating habits
21. "average" driver medical health
ANSWER less healthy than average citizen, 2+ medical conditions, CV disease
22. list 9 occupational stressors for CMV drivers
ANSWER type of route, schedule, fi- nances, vehicle, road conditions, environmental,
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