DOT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had 3
episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from his
neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no abnormalities.
how long may he be qualified
a. Disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b. Qualified up to 2 years
c. Refer to tilt table test
d. Refer for CT of brain - ANSWER- B
Use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - ANSWER- false
Drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - ANSWER- A
According to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
d. two years - ANSWER- A
A driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clearance
from a cardiologist
a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - ANSWER- D
To pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each and
both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - ANSWER- B
What eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - ANSWER- E
A driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - ANSWER- true
, Examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA -
ANSWER- false
Driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each eye
a. 50
b.60
c.90
d.70 - ANSWER- D
Which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - ANSWER- D
When corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - ANSWER- true
The driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - ANSWER- A
Medical examiners have discretion when applying the vision standard to determine if a driver
can be physically qualified
a. true
b.false
c. depends on factors - ANSWER- C
Which of the following otic disease are automatically disqualifying?
a. otitis media
b. otitis externa
c. meniere's
d. BPPV - ANSWER- C
In order to pass the forced whisper test a driver must first perceive a forced whispered voice, in
one ear at not less than ....
a. two feet
b.three feet
c.four feet
d.five feet - ANSWER- D
To pass the audiometric test, hearing loss in one ear must be less than or equal to...
a. 50 decibels
b.40 decibels
c.60 decibels
d.80 decibels - ANSWER- B
A 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had 3
episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from his
neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no abnormalities.
how long may he be qualified
a. Disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b. Qualified up to 2 years
c. Refer to tilt table test
d. Refer for CT of brain - ANSWER- B
Use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - ANSWER- false
Drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - ANSWER- A
According to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
d. two years - ANSWER- A
A driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clearance
from a cardiologist
a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - ANSWER- D
To pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each and
both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - ANSWER- B
What eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - ANSWER- E
A driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - ANSWER- true
, Examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA -
ANSWER- false
Driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each eye
a. 50
b.60
c.90
d.70 - ANSWER- D
Which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - ANSWER- D
When corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - ANSWER- true
The driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - ANSWER- A
Medical examiners have discretion when applying the vision standard to determine if a driver
can be physically qualified
a. true
b.false
c. depends on factors - ANSWER- C
Which of the following otic disease are automatically disqualifying?
a. otitis media
b. otitis externa
c. meniere's
d. BPPV - ANSWER- C
In order to pass the forced whisper test a driver must first perceive a forced whispered voice, in
one ear at not less than ....
a. two feet
b.three feet
c.four feet
d.five feet - ANSWER- D
To pass the audiometric test, hearing loss in one ear must be less than or equal to...
a. 50 decibels
b.40 decibels
c.60 decibels
d.80 decibels - ANSWER- B
