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Vision and Hearing Requirements Flashcards

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  1. A commercial driver uses a bioptic telescopic lens to meet visual acuity standards. Under FMCSA regulations, how should the medical examiner handle this?

    Answer: Disqualify the driver; bioptic lenses do not meet FMCSA vision standards

    FMCSA does not accept bioptic telescopic lenses as meeting the 20/40 vision standard for commercial drivers.

  2. What is the minimum horizontal visual field requirement in each eye for FMCSA commercial driver certification?

    Answer: 70 degrees

    FMCSA requires at least 70 degrees of peripheral vision in the horizontal meridian in each eye.

  3. A driver has corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye. Which certification action is appropriate?

    Answer: Disqualify; the driver does not meet the vision standard in both eyes

    FMCSA requires at least 20/40 corrected vision in each eye individually; 20/200 in one eye fails this standard.

  4. During a commercial driver examination, which test method is used to assess color vision under FMCSA guidelines?

    Answer: Any test that assesses the ability to recognize traffic signal colors

    FMCSA requires the ability to distinguish red, green, and amber but does not mandate a specific color vision test instrument.

  5. A driver presents with monocular vision due to enucleation of the left eye and has held a valid CMV license for 3 years. How should the examiner proceed?

    Answer: Evaluate for the FMCSA Vision Exemption Program if the driver fails the standard

    Monocular drivers who cannot meet the vision standard may apply for the FMCSA Vision Exemption Program, which allows qualified drivers to continue operating CMVs.

  6. Under FMCSA regulations, what is the required distant visual acuity for a commercial driver WITHOUT corrective lenses if glasses are not available during driving?

    Answer: The driver must wear corrective lenses at all times if needed to meet standards

    If a driver needs corrective lenses to meet the 20/40 standard, they must wear them while driving and will have a 'corrective lenses' restriction on their certificate.

  7. A driver reports that he hears a forced whispered voice at 5 feet in one ear with the other ear covered. What does this finding indicate regarding FMCSA hearing standards?

    Answer: The driver passes; 5 feet meets the minimum requirement

    FMCSA requires perception of a forced whispered voice at not less than 5 feet, so hearing at exactly 5 feet in the better ear meets the standard.