1 | P a g e DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDYGUIDE 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 270 QUES TIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What are the differences between the medical standards and the medical guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices. In which regulation(s) are the driver physical qualification standards cited? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>49 CFR 391.41 In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited? - CORREC T ANSWER >>>49 CFR 391.43 What objective tests and measurements are required as part of the driver physical examination? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>- Height and weight - Vision - Hearing 2 | P a g e - Blood pressure and pulse - Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein, blood, and glucose What are the possible outcomes of the driver physical examination? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Certification or disqualification To pass the interstate CMV dr iver vision exam, a visual acuity of ______ corrected or uncorrected is required. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined What eye conditions must the medical examiner ask the driver about and if indicated request specialist evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens), glaucoma, and macular degeneration According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the ME evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctiva injection D. Corneal thickness - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Pupil reactivity 3 | P a g e Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>To certify some drivers with monocular vision. Where is Federal Vision Examinatio n Program cited? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>49 DFR 391.41(b)(10) Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? - CORRECT ANSWER >>></= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear Is audiometry required? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>No, not if forced whisper test pa ssed in at least one ear. Mandatory waiting period after diagnosis of DM? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>None Highest acceptable A1c? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>10% Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1 year Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>2 or more unprovoked seizures. Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>5 years (Must also be off all medication) Waiting period for acute MI? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>2 months Minimum required LVEF? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>40%
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