FMCSA CDL Requirements and Driver Qualifications 3

Question 1

What vision requirement must a CMV driver meet to obtain a DOT medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

At least 20/40 acuity in each eye (with or without correction)

Answer

20/20 uncorrected in each eye

Answer

20/30 in the better eye only

Answer

No specific standard — a physician decides

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a 'serious traffic violation' for CDL disqualification purposes?

Accepted Answer

Speeding 15 or more mph over the limit

Answer

Driving 6 mph over the speed limit

Answer

Failing to signal a lane change

Answer

Running a yellow light

Question 3

What is the minimum acceptable blood pressure reading for a CMV driver to receive a 2-year medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

Less than 140/90

Answer

Less than 140/100

Answer

Less than 160/90

Answer

Less than 180/100

Question 4

A first offense of transporting hazardous materials illegally results in a CDL disqualification of:

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

60 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 years

Question 5

Under what circumstance must a CDL holder report a traffic conviction to their employer?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days, regardless of the vehicle type driven

Answer

Only if convicted in the same state as their CDL

Answer

Only for convictions while driving a CMV

Answer

Only if the conviction results in points on their license

Question 6

Which CDL endorsement requires passing both a knowledge test and a skills test?

Accepted Answer

P (Passenger)

Answer

H (Hazardous Materials)

Answer

N (Tank Vehicle)

Answer

T (Double/Triple Trailers)