NRCME Vision and Hearing Requirements 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

70 degrees

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Any test that assesses the ability to recognize traffic signal colors

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME Vision and Hearing Requirements 2