What A Driver Should Know Regarding The DOT Physical Examination

By Grace Rivera


There are some things that aspiring drivers of a commercial motor vehicle needs to follow before they can drive. The Department of Transportation is the government branch that set such rules. They would need a license before claiming a medical card. If the applicant will pass the DOT physical exam once every two years, he will be able to get the card.

A medical examiner that has a license is the one that conducts the examination. It is also that expert who fills the certificate and the reports once the exam is done. Besides that, some factors can also be the reason for a person to be disqualified from obtaining a medical card that is valid.

Going back to the exam, it includes the checking of the entire body system by a licensed examiner. A series of tests will be conducted to check your medical history, vision, hearing, blood pressure and urine. It is important for truck drivers not to have diseases and disorders that will possibly impair their ability to drive safely.

Moreover, they also must be free from problems like substance and alcohol abuse, breathings issues, epilepsy and diabetes. Mental and heart problems as well as disorders that hinders the movement of a person is not allowed. The goal of the physical examination is to make sure that drivers can drive safely without those conditions mentioned.

It was mentioned awhile ago that the examiner is the one who writes down some important details in one report. The details are divided into seven sections wherein the personal identification is written on top of the report. The health history follows, which includes all the results of the tests that the driver has taken. The last part of the report records the height, weight, and other details of the physical exam.

After passing all the things that were required by the DOT and the driver has been checked considered healthy enough to drive, a signed certificate will be granted to him by the examiner to prove his achievement. Along with the certificate is a medical card the size of a wallet. The date of expiration is visible on both documents.

Right now, you may know the details that you need to do so that you can pass the given test by the DOT. However, you can still be confused on where to begin with the application. You have to look for medical examiners that will do the exam. Contacting the provide of your primary care is a good way to start.

Aside from that, finding examiners with good reputation is also possible if you look at the yellow pages on telephone books. Listings can also be found if you search them on the Internet. You may also browse the advertisements found in local newspapers. A good source of information are people who you know so go ahead and ask them.

You have to prepare in advance before you can take the DOT physical examination. Try to stop the bad habits that will contribute to the possibility of being disqualified. Make sure that you are healthy enough and follow a fit lifestyle by eating the right kinds of food as well as performing regular exercise.




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