Los requisitos del examen incluyen lo siguiente:Eye exam
Truck drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye.
Hearing test
Examiners test driver hearing
to find out if the candidate can hear a “forced whisper”.
from five feet of distance or less. A driver can pass the examn
hearing loss with or without the use of hearing aids.
Blood pressure and pulse test
The driver’s blood pressure and pulse will be taken. pulse will be taken.
The examiner will check for irregular heartbeat and hypertension.
Drug testing
Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines (methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA or MDA), Opiates (heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, codeine, oxymorphone, hydromorphone), Phencyclidine (PCP)
Drivers may be disqualified for using any other scheduled drug, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines and other drugs that generate dependence or narcotics.
Urine test
Urinalysis can identify kidney disease or diabetes. A DOT drug test also checks for recent use of the following illicit substances: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines (methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA or MDA), Opiates (heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, codeine, oxymorphone, hydromorphone), Phencyclidine (PCP).
Drivers may be disqualified for using any other scheduled drug, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines and other drugs that generate dependence or narcotics.
Neurological examination
A neurological examination to evaluate reflexes and coordination. Epilepsy or other seizure disorder disqualifies the driver.
Commercial truck drivers and hidden medical problems
As we will see in another blog post, some drivers hide medical problems in order to pass the medical exam. These drivers are breaking the law and endangering the public.
Para ver más casos como este, visite esta página.