SAP Regulatory Guidelines 3

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 40, a SAP must be knowledgeable about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 40 and DOT agency regulations relevant to the employees they evaluate

Answer

SAPs must be knowledgeable about 49 CFR Part 40 and the DOT modal regulations applicable to the safety-sensitive employees they evaluate.

Question 2

What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that constitutes a DOT alcohol violation for safety-sensitive employees?

Accepted Answer

0.04

Answer

A BAC of 0.04 or greater is a DOT alcohol violation requiring removal from safety-sensitive duty and SAP referral.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the SAP's role under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

A gatekeeper who evaluates and recommends treatment before return to duty

Answer

The SAP serves as a gatekeeper who evaluates the employee, recommends treatment or education, and determines when the employee is ready to return to safety-sensitive duty.

Question 4

If an employee fails to comply with the SAP's recommended treatment, the SAP must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the employer that the employee has not successfully complied

Answer

When an employee fails to comply with prescribed treatment or education, the SAP must notify the employer's DER in writing.

Question 5

DOT drug testing panels must test for which of the following groups of substances?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and phencyclidine (PCP)

Answer

The DOT 5-panel test covers marijuana metabolites, cocaine metabolites, opioids, amphetamines/methamphetamine, and PCP.

(SAP) DOT Certified Substance Abuse Professional Practice Test

(SAP) DOT Certified Substance Abuse Professional Practice Test

SAP Regulatory Guidelines 3