CDE CDE Driver Fitness & Medical Standards

Question 1

Which federal agency establishes medical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers?

Accepted Answer

FMCSA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

NHTSA

Answer

FAA

Question 2

What is the minimum far vision requirement for a commercial driver in each eye?

Accepted Answer

20/40 in each eye with or without correction

Answer

20/20 in each eye without correction

Answer

20/100 in each eye with correction

Answer

20/60 in each eye without correction

Question 3

What is the maximum blood pressure reading that qualifies a driver for a full 2-year medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

140/90 mmHg

Answer

120/80 mmHg

Answer

160/100 mmHg

Answer

180/110 mmHg

Question 4

Which medical condition automatically disqualifies a commercial driver under FMCSA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy with seizures within the past 8 years

Answer

Well-controlled Type 2 diabetes

Answer

Mild hearing loss corrected by aids

Answer

Red-green color blindness

Question 5

How frequently must a commercial driver pass a DOT physical examination to maintain qualification?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years, or more frequently if medically required

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 6

What official document proves a commercial driver has passed the DOT physical examination?

Accepted Answer

Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)

Answer

State-issued commercial driver's license

Answer

Motor Vehicle Record printout

Answer

Employer fitness declaration form