DOT MEDICAL EXAMINER QUESTIONS

DOT MEDICAL EXAMINER QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS

Question 1: 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?

• disqualified due to not waiting the recommended

period

• qualified up to 2 years
• refer to tilt table test
• refer for CT of brain

CORRECT ANSWER: B

Question 2: Use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin,

soma, or flexeril is disqualifying

CORRECT ANSWER: false

Question 3: Drivers diagnosed with the following motor

neuron disease are disqualified per FMCSA

• ALS
• peripheral neuropathy
• fibromyalgia
• myofascial pain syndrome

CORRECT ANSWER: A

Question 4: According to the FMCSA, the driver

requiring insulin may be certified for a max of

• 12 months
• 6 months
• disqualified
• two years

CORRECT ANSWER: A

Question 5: A driver who has an ICD can be certified for

what period of time when he or she has clearance from a cardiologist

• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• disqualified

CORRECT ANSWER: D

Question 6: To pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of ....

corrected or uncorrected is required in each and both eyes

• 20/50
• 20/40
• 20/60
• 20/100

CORRECT ANSWER: B

Question 7: What eye conditions must you ask the driver

about and if indicated request a specialist?

• retinopathy
• cataracts
• aphakia
• glaucoma
• all of the above

CORRECT ANSWER: E

Question 8: A driver with monocular vision may apply

for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise medically qualified

CORRECT ANSWER: true

Question 9: Examiner can only certify a driver with

corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMCSA