Substance Abuse

Question 1

What does discretionary standard 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(12) address?

Answer 1

Qualification for drug use

Question 2

What does discretionary standard 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(13) address?

Answer 2

Qualification for alcohol use

Question 3

When is post accident alcohol and drug testing required?

Answer 3

-ticket issued
-person’s death involved
-within two hours for alcohol, not to esceed 8 hours (breath)
-within 24 hours for drugs (urine only)
-can be overridden if driver hospitalized

Question 4

Is use of a controlled substance disqualifying?

Answer 4

Yes. However, there is an exception.
A driver may use the substance/drug if prescribed by a licensed practitioner who:
-knows the driver’s medical history and assigned duties
-has advised the driver that the prescribed substance or drug won’t adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle

Question 5

What does discretionary standard 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(12) say?

Answer 5

-schedule 1 controlled substances (illegal drugs that have no recognized medical use)
-amphetamines
-narcotics
-methadone
-marijuana
-any other habit forming drug for which exception guidelines don’t apply

Question 6

True or false: self help programs cannot be substituted for completion of a required rehab program.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Is voluntary, ongoing participation in a self help program to support recovery from substance abuse disqualifying?

Answer 7

No.
A driver can participate in this in addition to (but not in place of) completing a substance abuse provider required drug rehab program.

Question 8

______ use is always disqualifying, regardless of the reason for which it is prescribed or effectiveness of treatment.

Answer 8

methadone

Question 9

How many exams must a driver with substance abuse problem go throughtoshow that they are free from prohibited drug use?

Answer 9

two

Question 10

What is the max period of time a driver who has conquered a substance abuse problem can be certified?

Answer 10

Two years

May certify for less than two years if more freq monitoring is required

pt needs a biennial medical exam

Question 11

When is a driver who has substance abuse issues ineligible for certification?

Answer 11

-schedule 1 controlled substances (illegal drugs that have no recognized medical use)
-amphetamines
-narcotics
-methadone
-marijuana
-any other habit forming drug for which exception guidelines don’t apply

-until 2nd exam shows driver is free from prohibited drug use

-until recert requirements are complete

Question 12

Is alcohol testing a req part of the certification exam?

Answer 12

No. However, if you think that immediate testing is warranted, contact FMCSA or the driver’s employer.

Question 13

Problem drinking may occur in a female who drinks more than ____ drinks per week or more than ____ drinks per occasion.

Answer 13

7

3

Question 14

Problem drinking may occur in a male who drinks more than ____ drinks per week or more than ____ drinks per occasion.

Answer 14

14

4

Question 15

When can a driver with a hx of alcoholism be certified?

Answer 15

-no residual disqualifying physical impairment
-successfully completed counselingand/or treatment
-no current disqualifying alcohol related disorders

Question 16

For how long can a driver with hx of alcoholism be certified?

Answer 16

-certify for up to two years
-additional tests and/or consultations as needed

Question 17

Which standards address drug abuse and alcoholism standards?

Answer 17

49 CFR 391.41 (b)(12) and 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(13)

Question 18

Employers must randomly test ___ of drivers unannounced for alcohol and ___ of drivers for dugs in a years’ time.

Answer 18

10%

50%