NRCME Certification Periods and Documentation 3

Question 1

What is the official form number for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination?

Accepted Answer

MCSA-5875

Answer

Form MCSA-5875 is the Medical Examination Report (MER) completed by the medical examiner during the CMV driver physical.

Question 2

The Medical Examiner's Certificate issued to a CMV driver is recorded on which form?

Accepted Answer

MCSA-5876

Answer

Form MCSA-5876 is the Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) that the driver receives and must carry while operating a CMV.

Question 3

How long must a certified medical examiner retain the completed Medical Examination Report (MCSA-5875) in their records?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Certified medical examiners are required to retain the MCSA-5875 and supporting documents for a minimum of 3 years.

Question 4

A driver applying for a vision exemption must submit which type of supporting documentation to FMCSA?

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmologist or optometrist evaluation confirming vision status and driving safety

Answer

A vision exemption application requires a specialist evaluation from an ophthalmologist or optometrist documenting the driver's vision status and safety to operate.

Question 5

When a driver has a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate, what must the medical examiner document on the MER?

Accepted Answer

The SPE certificate number and the issuing FMCSA service center

Answer

The SPE certificate number and issuing center must be recorded on the MER to link the exemption to the physical examination record.

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME Certification Periods and Documentation 3