2023 DOT: Drug Abuse and Alcoholism QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is a requirement for a driver with a history of alcoholism
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Complete driver certification examination.
Successful treatment with naltrexone.
Successfully completed counseling and/or treatment.
Passed a drug test. correct answer: Correct Answer: Successfully completed counseling and/or treatment.
Explanation: A driver certification examination is not a requirement for return to driving. Treatment with naltrexone is not required for driver certification for a driver with a history of alcoholism. Passing a drug test is not a requirement, although passing an alcohol test is a requirement.
Which of the following is a disqualifying condition?
A past clinical diagnosis of alcoholism.
A breath alcohol result of 0.019%.
An alcohol-related stable physical condition.
Use of methadone. correct answer: Correct Answer: Use of methadone.
Explanation: A current diagnosis of alcoholism is disqualifying, a past history is not. A breath alcohol result of 0.02% or higher renders the driver unqualified to drive. Just because a condition is alcohol-related does not make it disqualifying.
On the health history, the driver indicates "Regular, frequent alcohol use". Which of the following is the least important of the available choices for the medical examiner to assess?
Type of alcohol ingested.
Quantity of alcohol used daily, weekly, monthly.
Current or past history of illegal drug use.
Prior history of alcohol-related driving incidents (accidents, DUI). correct answer: Correct Answer: Type of alcohol ingested.
Explanation: Alcohol in any form is impairing. While quantity, pattern of use, and history of alcohol-related incidents are important factors, type of alcohol is of lessor concern. Illegal use of drugs is common among drivers with alcohol-related disorders.
Which of the following is considered by the FMCSA as a mental health professional that the medical examiner may refer to or consult with?
A urine drug screen collector.
A FMCSA administrator.
Medical review officer (MRO).
Any licensed medical provider. correct answer: Correct Answer: Medical review officer (MRO).
Explanation: According to the FMCSA, mental health professionals the medical examiner may consult with include breath alcohol technicians (BATs), designated employer representatives (DERs), medical review officers (MROs), and substance abuse professionals (SAPs).
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