FMCSA CDL Requirements and Driver Qualifications 2

Question 1

What medical certificate must a CDL driver carry while operating a CMV in interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

A current Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)

Answer

A state-issued health card

Answer

A personal physician's letter

Answer

An annual physical receipt

Question 2

How often must a CDL driver undergo a DOT physical examination at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 3

Which condition would disqualify a driver from obtaining a DOT medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy requiring anticonvulsant medication

Answer

Controlled hypertension within Stage 2

Answer

Corrected vision with glasses

Answer

Hearing loss corrected with a hearing aid

Question 4

A CDL holder must notify their employer of a driver's license suspension within:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

3 business days

Answer

7 days

Answer

30 days

Question 5

What endorsement does a driver need to haul liquid or gaseous material in a tank vehicle with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more?

Accepted Answer

N endorsement

Answer

H endorsement

Answer

T endorsement

Answer

X endorsement

Question 6

Under FMCSA rules, how many CDLs may a commercial driver hold at one time?

Accepted Answer

Only one CDL in one state

Answer

As many as they qualify for

Answer

One per state they drive in

Answer

Two if they operate in different states