DOT Exam: Questions Answers

DOT Exam: Questions & 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 (Ans- B

use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying (Ans- false

drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA

• ALS
• peripheral neuropathy
• fibromyalgia
• myofascial pain syndrome

(Ans- A

according to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of

• 12 months
• 6 months
• disqualified
• two years

(Ans- A

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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

• 2 years
• disqualified

(Ans- D

to pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each and both eyes

• 20/50

b 20/40 c 20/60 d 20/100 (Ans- B

what eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?

• retinopathy
• cataracts

c.aphakia

• glaucoma
• all of the above

(Ans- E

a driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise medically qualified (Ans- true

examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA (Ans- false

driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each eye 2 / 3

• 50

b.60 c.90 d.70 (Ans- D

which of the following providers may not certify vision results

• medical examiner
• ophthalmologist

c.optometrist d.neurologist

• all may certify

(Ans- D

when corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used while driving (Ans- true

the driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?

• red

b.purple c.orange d.blue e.brown (Ans- A

medical examiners have discretion when applying the vision standard to determine if a driver can be physically qualified

• true

b.false

• depends on factors

(Ans- C

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