DOT Exam 2023 Questions And Answers

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - answer-Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - answer-Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - answer-Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - answer-Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? - answer-140-159/90-99 What is stage 2 hypertension? - answer-160-179/100-109 What is stage 3 hypertension? - answer-Greater than 180/110 In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? - answer-When the driver has a BP reading that indicates stage 2 hypertension OR A driver that was certified with stage 1 hypertension has not achieved BP less than 140/90 at recertification How can a driver pass the forced whisper test? - answer-Perceive the forced whisper in ONE ear at a distance of 5 feet or more How can a driver pass the audiometric test? - answer-Not have an average hearing loss in ONE ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz When should both hearing tests be administered to a driver? - answer-When the driver fails the initial hearing test How can a driver's hearing be tested for certification? - answer-By administering either the forced whisper or audiometric test When should medical examiner need to complete an online MCSA-5850 form? - answer-When an exam is performed on a driver - Must submit by midnight of the next calendar day AND Must report if no exams are performed during a calendar month Who should the medical examiner's certificate be given to? - answer-The original is given to the driver A copy may be given to the employer upon request How long must a medical examiner retain driver medical records for? - answer-3 years