General, Eyes, Ears Flashcards
CMV weight class
> 10,001 lbs
CMV is designed to transport how many passengers
- 9-15 including driver for compensation
- >16 including driver whether for compensation or not
Other CMV vehicles
transports hazardous materials that require placarding
Periodic ME training timeframe
at least every 5 years
Re-certification testing occurs every how many years
10 years
How long should all ME documents be retained
3 years
Which standards have non-discretionary qualifiers
vision
hearing
epilepsy
DM
What are the two medical driver exemption programs
Federal Vision Exemption Program (1998)
Diabetes Exemption Program (2003)
What is a Medical Review Officer
Licensed physician responsible for receiving and reviewing lab results generated by an employer drug testing program and evaluating medical explanations for certain drug test results
Driver eligibility requirements
i. 21 years old
ii. Speak and read English well enough to
1. Converse with general public
2. Understand highway/traffic signals
3. Respond to official questions
4. Make legible entries on reports
iii. Be capable of safely operating the CMV
iv. Have current ME certificate on file
v. Have only one valid CMV operator’s license
vi. Have provided the motor carrier with required background and violations information
vii. Not be subject to disqualification to drive a CMV
viii. Have successfully completed a driver’s road test or equivalent
Is the average driver male or female
male
Average driver age
> 40
Average driver number of medical conditions
> 2
CDC recommends how many MET
> 6
Snellen chart should be how many feet away
20
