Module 1 Overview Flashcards
FMCSR Physical Qualifications and Examinations
49 CFR 391 Subpart E
391.41
Physical qualification for drivers
391.43
Medical examination; certificate of physical examination
391.45
Person who must be medically examined and certified
391.47
Resolution of conflicts of medical evaluation
391.49
Alternative physical examination for the loss or impairment of limbs
FMCSR Limited Exemptions
49 CFR 391 Subpart G
391.61
Drivers who were regularly employed before 01/01/1971
391.62
Limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers
391.63
Multiple employer drivers
391.64
Grandfathering for certain drivers participating in vision and diabetes waiver study programs
381
Waivers, Exemptions and Pilot Programs
382
Alcohol and Controlled Substances
383
Commercial Drivers License
392.3
Ill or fatigued operator
392.4
Drugs and other substances
What are 4 regulations?
Vision, Hearing, Insulin, Seizures
Who must be examined?
1) Combined GVW of 10,001 lbs or more
2) 9-15 passengers including driver, for pay
3) 16 or more passengers including driver, w/ or w/o pay
4) Placarded hazmat
Interstate commerce refers to….
property not operator
What does Office of Analysis, Research and Technology do?
provides the transportation industry and the public with analytical reports on trends, costs, fatalities, and injuries in large truck and bus crashes. ART research and data help identify factors that contribute to crashes. FMCSA uses this information to develop effective countermeasures that will reduce the occurrence and severity of crashes.
ART prepares all economic and environmental analyses for FMCSA rulemakings to ensure that changes to motor carrier regulations are based on sound data and analysis.
What is Title 49?
Federal regulations re: Transportation
In the 49 CFR 391.41, there are how many “standards” pertaining to driver medical fitness for duty?
13
Of the 13 driver standards, how many are “non-discretionary” and what are they?
Four: vision, hearing, epilepsy and DM
What defines a CMV?
GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more; carries 8 passengers including driver for pay; carries 15 passengers including driver for no pay; hazmat
