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This question is tricky. Being blind in one eye will cause you to fail the vision portion of the DOT Medical exam. If you meet all vision requirements for the functioning eye, drivers can apply to a Federal Visual Exemption.
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Diabetic neuropathy can be a problem because it affects the body’s sensory and motor nerves. Doctors must evaluate the sensory modalities of the feet, toes, fingers, and hands for signs of peripheral neuropathy.
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The US Department of Transportation will allow people with epilepsy to driver commercial vehicles as long as they have been seizure free without medication for 10 years. Learn more by downloading the free app!
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This question is tricky. Being blind in one eye will cause you to fail the vision portion of the DOT Medical exam. If you meet all vision requirements for the functioning eye, drivers can apply to a Federal Visual Exemption.
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For drivers who suffered a stroke, the recommended minimum waiting period before a DOT physical is one year from the day of the stroke without risk for seizure.
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Waiting periods for medical conditions and treatments can affect truck driver certification! Learn more, download the Pass My Physical Driver App for FREE today!
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This is a tricky subject. Although the driver has a legal prescription, it may disqualify them if the medication can adversely affect their ability to safely drive. Some side effects of prescription painkillers include driving risks like drowsiness.
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Yes! If it is determined that commercial truck drivers need to test for sleep apnea, they can use an “at home” sleep study. At home studies need to monitor and track blood oxygen levels, breathing rate, heart rate, and body movement during sleep.
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Are you diagnosed with sleep apnea, and unsure what to bring to your DOT medical exam? We recommend bringing a letter from your sleep specialist or a reading from your CPAP machine demonstrating proper use.
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Medical examiners sometimes wonder, “If a driver receives medical clearance to drive from a cardiologist following a heart attack, can I certify the driver to return to driving right away?” Frankly it’s not as simple as that.
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If you’re a commercial driver that suffers from sleep apnea, know that you’re not alone. According to a study sponsored by the FMCSA and American Transportation Research Institute, one in three commercial truck drivers have some form of sleep apnea.
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43% of drivers must re-ceritfy every year due to their medical condition. Download the FREE driver app and help you stay on the road!
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Can a heart murmur disqualify a driver from driving? Learn more by clicking the link below, then download the FREE Driver Mobile App and keep driving!
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