DOT practice Questions & Answers
Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers?(Ans- 60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days (also 14 hours on the road at a stretch if given 8 hours off to rest between)
driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today?(Ans- No. There is a minimum waiting period of 2 months and specific criteria that must be met thereafter before certification
Driver has been trying to stop smoking for 10 years without success. 1 month ago, she began taking Chantix. She reports no blackout, suicidal thoughts, or change in mood. The rest of the exam is normal. Can she be qualified?(Ans- No. Chantix is diqualifying
Which of the following diagnoses is NOT always disqualifying? (narcolepsy, type 1 diabetes, meniere's disease, current alcoholism, bipolar disorder) (Ans- bipolar disorder
when asked about seizures, a driver reports several febrile seizures as a young child. Is this disqualifying?(Ans- No.
What does the acronym FMCSA stand for?(Ans- Federal motor carrier safety administration
What is NOT a mission of the FMCSA?-develop and enforce data-driven regulations that balance motor carrier (truck and bus companies) safety with industry efficiency 1 / 3
-target educational messages to carriers, commercial drivers, and the public -partner with stakeholders including federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, safety groups, and organized labor on efforts to reduce bus and truck-related crashes -oversee the prosecution of criminally negligent cases of motor carrier safety breaches (Ans- oversee the prosecution of criminally negligent cases of motor carrier safety breaches
who is NOT eligible to be a medical examiner? (APNs, DC, MD, PharmD,
DO, PA, PT)
(Ans- pharmacists and PTs cannot be medical examiners as they do not have the training, scope of practice, or licensure that allows them to diagnose
what is the role of the medical examiner?-assess the driver for medical fitness to safely perform all driver duties -ensure the driver is properly following up on any potentially dangerous conditions -treat the driver for health conditions -council the driver on health conditions and consequences -diagnose new health concerns of the driver (Ans- -assess the driver for medical fitness to safely perform all driver duties -ensure the driver is properly following up on any potentially dangerous conditions -council the driver on health conditions and consequences
what is ensured as a part of the NRCME's medical oversight mission?-individuals performing medical examinations are qualified to do so and are educated about occupational issues for drivers -a tracking mechanism that ensures that every prior application by an individual for medical certification is recorded and reviewed -medical certification regulations are updated periodically 2 / 3
-a review process that prevents or identifies and corrects the inappropriate issuance of medical certification -all of the above (Ans- all of the above
according to the DOT, the AVERAGE driver falls into all of these
categories, EXCEPT: (male, between 25 and 39 years of age, sedentary,
overweight, smoker, poor eating habits, less healthy than the average person, more than 2 medical conditions, cardiovascular disease prevalent) (Ans- between 25 and 39 years of age- the average driver is more than 40 years of age
what of these abilities is NOT required of a driver to safely perform his/her duties?-perceptual skills to monitor sometimes complex driving situations -judgment skills to make quick decisions when necessary -manipulative/manual skills to control his vehicle -social sills to act kindly to interpersonal activities on the road (Ans- social sills to act kindly to interpersonal activities on the road- mental and physical abilities are required (social skills are not unless their absence indicates mental illness)
fatigue is a major concern. what do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers?(Ans- 60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days
the motor carrier is required to make sure drivers meet certain
requirements. EXCEPT which of the following, the driver must:
-be at least 21 years old -speak and read English well enough to understand highway/traffic signals and converse -have a current medical examiner's certificate on file -provide their full medical examiner's report (long form) to the motor carrier -have provided the motor carrier with required background and violations information
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