DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
if a driver does not know they have dm, and have glucosuria on ua then what - answer-finger stick, if
probable dm they should see a pcp before certifying,
what hemoglobin a1c is considered poro control - answer-over 10, don't certify until under tht
disqualifying eye conditions - answer-unstable proliferative retinopathy (diagnosed by opthamoligist),
diagnosis of macular degeneration even with telescopic lenses
federal diabetes exception program allows some driers wtih dm that require insulin to operate a cmv for
- answer-2 years but it is granted by fmcsa not me
requirements to be except by fmcsa - answer-deemed medically fit to drive by me otherwise, annual
exam by board certifed endocrinologist. annual eval by opthamologist or optometrist with vision
checklist, d. retionpathy must be by opthamologist, must have yearly medical re certs, must
participation in diabetes education annually, must possess a rapidly absorble form of glucose will driving
(ic 20 g glucose tablerts, blood glucose monioring, finger stic one hour bfore and every four hours while
driving, submit blood glucose moniotring logs at annual, must have a copy of exception letter while on
duty
a man is a diabetic and has been takign oral medicatio but is starting on insulin, what now - answer-
needs 1 mpnth period on insulin to establish control for the exception
newly diagnosed diabetic starts on insulin - answer-needs 2 month period on insulin to establish stable
control
what diabetics get grandfathered in - answer-ones who participated in the study in 1996, as long as they
get annual pe by endocrinologist,
acceptable accucheck range for driving - answer-100 to 400 considered safe for driving
,outcomes drivers not using insulin but who are dm due what - answer-annual recertification is
recommended
how long is the normal certificate - answer-2 years
what are the qualifications to pass the hearing test - answer-one of the following must be passed in the
drivers better ear with or without hearing aids:
1. forced whisper test, driver must hear a whispered voice in better ear at five or more feet, with or
without hearing aid
2. audiometric hearing test: driver must not have an average hearing loss of greater thant 40 decibles at
500hz, 1,000 hz and 2,000 hz in better ear and if aid is required must be performed by specialist such as
audiologist or heari aid center using the right equipment
how to perform forced whipser test - answer-patient turn ear being tested toward examiner and cover
other ear, stand 5 feet behind or to side of patient,
after a normal expiration, me use remaining breath to whisper number or phrase that the person needs
to repeat, can use hearing aids
what three frequencies are tested - answer-500, 1,000,, 2000
how to calculate resulets - answer-add the results of all three frequencies and divide by three to get
avergage hearing loss, inodrer to be certified, average loss must be less than 40 decibels in better ear
if driver fails both tests - answer-refer to audiologist
if driver wears hearing aid what must he do - answer-always wear it an have a spare batter source
what hearing conditions are recommended to not be certified - answer-uncontrolled vertigo
menier'es
labyrinthene fistula
non functioning fistual
, and recommned at two month wait period if they have
acute and chronic peripheral vestibulopathy or bpv with no symptoms for two months
not about contact lenses that are not acceptable corrective lenses for meeting requirements - answer-if
they correct one for distant acuity and one for near
requiered vision tests - answer-central, peripheral and color vision are assessed
passing parameteres vision - answer-DISTANT VISual acuity: 20/40 snell in each eye without corrective
lenses or visual acuity corrected 20/40,
distant binocular acuity of 20/40 in both with or without lenses
reasons drivers fail for vision - answer-telescopic lenses are not accepted as a way to correct loss of
central vision and will be disqualified
what colors must they be able to recognize - answer-red, green , amber
does colorblindness disqualify driver - answer-no but must be able to see red, green and amber
monocular vision is what - answer-whenonly one eye meets requirements with or without correction,
they are disqualified
if driver is disqualified for vision then wht - answer-can apply for exception
federal vision excemption; - answer-for monocular vision issued for two years, eye doctor must exam in
previous three months, must have valid report, can be certified for one year, check accompanied by
exception box, annual eye doctor visit required, and letter, qualified for one year
what type of vision affected wtih macular degenration - answer-centeral, decrese visual cuiy, takes
longer to recover from bright lights
