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Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - ANSWERSFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - ANSWERSMUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - ANSWERSExaminer bears legal liability for exam accuracy What is the max cert length? - ANSWERS2 years What does DOT stand for? - ANSWERSDepartment of Transportation What does CDL stand for? - ANSWERSCDL: Commercial Drivers license Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes that...(at least 1) 1. Has a weight rating of 10,000 lbs. 2. Is used to transport hazardous materials 3. Can carry at least 16 passengers What is the primary goal of the DOT exam? - ANSWERSpublic safety What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations? - ANSWERStruck driving What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing? - ANSWERS-demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction -demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye -demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test) -demonstrate binocular vision -use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate* What test assesses for color blindness? - ANSWERSIshihara Test What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing? - ANSWERS-must first perceive a whispered voice or = 5 ft. from the provider (with or w/o a hearing aid) OR -demonstrates average hearing loss in the better ear or = 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz -use of a hearing aid MUST be noted on certificate*