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
... [Show More] 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
While conducting the audiometric test, record the results at
a. 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz
b. 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz
c. 100 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz
d. 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 600 Hz - ANSWER- A
A hearing aide may be worn to qualify - ANSWER- true
With a prior diagnosis of BPV a driver must be symptom free for a minimum of ... months to
qualify
a. 3
b.6
c.2
d.12 - ANSWER- C
The examiner must conduct and record results for both the forced whisper test and audiometric
test regardless of results of the first test - ANSWER- false
Does the driver meet the standards for certification?
audiometric results = Rt ear 30,45,40 Lt ear 45,45,35 - ANSWER- Yes
What neurological condition is not medically disqualifying
a. headache
b.epilepsy
c.vertigo
d.narcolepsy - ANSWER- A
For which of the following diagnosed neurological conditions is the driver considered
unqualified?
a. TIA greater than 1 year
b.febrile seizure
c.dementia
d. headache - ANSWER- C
A driver taking levodopa/carbidopa which may cause the driver to be disqualified because it
treats?
a. CHF
b. diabetes
c. parkinsons
d.hypertension - ANSWER- C
The SPE certificate may be used to qualify an individual with MS - ANSWER- false. [Show Less]