NRCME Medical Exam: Part I (FMCSA)
What is the purpose of FMCSA? - answer Focused on reducing crashes
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? - answer Promulgation and implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are physically qualified.
Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - answer The office of medical programs
What is the purpose of the NRCME? - answer improve highway safety by producing trained medical examiners.
Two criteria for being a medical examiner? - answer 1. Professional licensure
2. Scope of practice that includes performing medical exams
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle has a weight rating of greater than? - answer 10,0001 lbs
FMCSA regulations go into effect when the vehicle is designed to carry how many passengers? - answer 9-15 passengers for compensation or 16+ passengers regardless of compensation
T/F: If a driver returns from an illness that interferes with driving ability they must have a
new medical exam? - answer True
The federal vision and diabetes exemption program requires certification every? - answer year
Does the FMCSA require the medical examiner to give a copy of the medical exam report to the driver's employer? - answer No, the diver may sign a waiver to release this information to their employer, however.
Which regulation under 49 CFR concerns the distribution of the medical examiner's certificate? - answer 49 CFR 391.43(g)
How many copies of the medical examiner's certificate should be made and who should receive them? - answer 3; 1. The driver, 2. The driver's employer, 3. The medical examiner's file
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