The fmcsa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are regulations? - correct answer Laws that must be followed What are disqualifying medical conditions? - correct answer Epilepsy monocular vision hearing loss What are guidelines? - correct answer Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: Oversee the Department of Transportation. Regulation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations. Conduct and oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate...

DOT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED 1. Which of the following is true? *The FMCSA does not consider feasibility or impact in the rule-making process. *Only the Medical Review Board can provide advice and opinions on FMCSA rulemaking. *FMCSA medical standards and guidelines are subject to public notice and comment rulemaking. *The Code of Federal Regulations provide guidance that the medical examiner may or may not follow. FMCSA medical standards and guidelines are subject to p...

What is the mission of FMCSA? - FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? - Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. Examples of CMV driver stress factors - Interruption of normal sleep, exercising, eating pattern, and access to social support networks resulting in fatigue, obesity, and or/alienation of affection. Envir...

What is the mission of FMCSA? - ANSWER-FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? - ANSWER-Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. Examples of CMV driver stress factors - ANSWER-Interruption of normal sleep, exercising, eating pattern, and access to social support networks resulting in fatigue, obesity, and or/alienatio...

What does FMCSA stand for? - Answer- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which operates under U.S. Dept of Transportation (USDOT) FMSCA assumed regulatory authority over chassis operations from what previous administration? - Answer- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 1/1/2000 What does NHTSA stand for? - Answer- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration What does NHTSA regulate? - Answer- What components a chassis must have and how they must perform as of the date o...

FMCSA provides advisory criteria to assist the medical examiner in determining the certification status of the CMV driver. Which of the following are regulated by federal standards and are not discretionary? correct answers Epilepsy and hearing A trucking company sends two drivers to your office for a CDL examination. Driver A is the company supervisor. Both present their current CMV medical examiner's certificate to you. You note the drivers were examined in another state and were issued a ...

According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctival injection D. Corneal thickness correct answers Correct Response: A. Pupil reactivity Incorrect Responses: B. Iris symmetry This is incorrect because determining iris symmetry is not required by FMCSA. C. Conjunctival injection This is incorrect because most causes of conjunctival injection would not be disquali...

2024 NRCME DOT EXAM REVIEW WITH 200 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ NRCME (DOT) LATEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (BRAND NEW!!) If a significant abnormal finding for urinalysis specific gravity, protein, or blood is found, the medical examiner should: A) Disqualify the driver B) Request that a renal specialist determine if the driver is medically qualified C) Use clinical expertise to determine a certification decision and to determine if ad...

Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: - ANSWER-lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. telescopic lenses Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: - ANSWER-Annual medical examination. Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist eye evaluation. Disqualification for a diagnosis of unstable proliferative retinopathy. Monocular Vision - ANSWER-Monocular vision is disqualifying. However, the driver who has monoc...

Comprehensive Review for NRCME Exam Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: - Answer lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. telescopic lenses Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: - Answer Annual medical examination. Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist eye evaluation. Disqualification for a diagnosis of unstable proliferative retinopathy. Monocular Vision - Answer Monocular vision is disqualifyin...