basics

Question 1

Can a driver use hearing aid for certification

Answer 1

A driver may use a hearing aid to meet the standard.

Question 2

Field of vision of at least _________ in the horizontal meridian in each eye

Answer 2

70°

Question 3

Visual acuity requirements

Answer 3

•Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.

•Distant binocular visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes, with or without corrective
lenses.

•Field of vision of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye.

Question 4

Hearing Regulations

Answer 4

• First perceive a forced, whispered voice in ONE ear at not less than five feet,

OR

• Not have an average hearing loss in ONE ear > 40 dB at 500, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz.

Question 5

The more unusual Disqualifying Conditions

Answer 5

Meiners

cough with syncope

MS
Uncontrolled vertigo
Dementia
Narcolepsy

sedating meds, ex benzos
CVA disorder on warfarin

Spinal cord injury–> paraplegia

Metabolic Muscle Diseases

alcoholism/ drug use

Question 6

Skill Performance Evaluation

Answer 6

Certification Program

alternative physical qualification standard for the driver with a fixed musculoskeletal deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive under §391.41(b)(1) or (b)(2).

By marking the SPE option, you certify that the driver:
• Fails to meet one or more of the limb requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(1) or (2).
•Meets all other physical requirements cited in 49 CFR 391.41(b).
•Must have both a valid SPE certificate and Medical Examiner’s Certificate to drive.