NRCME DOT FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
The maximum certification period for a driver with Stage 1
hypertension is __________.
Three months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. Correct Answer One year.
Only ________ can grant drivers a Skill Performance
Evaluation (SPE) certificate.
The FMCSA.
The Department of Transportation.
A certified medical examiner.
A physiatrist or othopedic specialist. Correct Answer The
FMCSA.
A driver presents for clearance to return to driving a CMV
four weeks after arthroscopic carpal tunnel repair to his left
hand. The surgical incision is healed and the range of
motion and strength in the affected extremity is normal.
The certification decision should be __________.
Yes, for a maximum of one year, as long as all other
qualification standards are met.
,No, there is a three-month waiting period following carpal
tunnel surgery.
Yes, for a maximum of two years, as long as all other
qualification standards are met.
No, there is a six-month waiting period following carpal
tunnel surgery. Correct Answer Yes, for a maximum of two
years, as long as all other qualification standards are met.
A Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate
__________.
Is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
May be renewed 60 days prior to expiration.
Is required when the severity of a fixed deficit of an
extremity includes the loss or impairment of a hand, arm,
foot, or leg.
Is issued by the medical examiner. Correct Answer Is
required when the severity of a fixed deficit of an extremity
includes the loss or impairment of a hand, arm, foot, or
leg.
Examples of adapting clinical evaluation of the
musculoskeletal system to ensure applicability when
assessing CMV driver fitness for duty DO NOT INCLUDE
__________.
Using resistive force or a dynamometer to the have the
driver demonstrate grip strength.
Have driver simulate the range of motion and coordination
of hands and leg required for steering and changing gears
when operating a CMV or have the driver demonstrate
, shoulder joint mobility, arm and leg muscle strength
required to enter and exit the cab.
Have driver perform activity that demonstrates the ability
to maneuver and maintain balance while under the trailer.
Have the driver demonstrate cervical range of motion
sufficient to look in either side mirror of an oversized CMV.
Testing reflexes. Correct Answer Testing reflexes.
The driver on anticoagulant treatment for a neurological
condition can be certified for a maximum of
______________.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. Correct Answer Do not certify.
Which of the following conditions is considered important
in determining whether a driver who has suffered from
transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may be certified?
Clearance from a neurologist who understands the
functions and demands of commercial driving.
Completed a six month waiting period.
Normal electroencephalogram.
Should be on an oral anticoagulant to reduce clotting risk.
Correct Answer Clearance from a neurologist who
understands the functions and demands of commercial
driving.
Which of the following is true with regard to transient
ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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