The Important Details In Relation To The DOT Physical Examination

By Grace Rivera


It was the Department of Transportation that have made some rules before a driver can drive a commercial motor vehicle or a CDL. The needs to get a license and a medical card first before they can drive. Aside from that, they will not be given any card not unless they pass the DOT physical examination that is only given once in two years time.

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.

Drivers cannot have conditions like epilepsy, difficulty in breathing, abuse of alcohol and drugs as well as diabetes. They also must be free from heart problems and mental disorders as well as other conditions that will possibly become a hindrance for safe driving. The physical examination has to be conducted to ensure that these drivers can drive safely.

The details that are needed in the report is written down by the person who also conducted the exam. There are seven sections or parts that are on the report where the top part consists of the personal information of the applicant. Following that is the medical history and the test results. Height and weight records and more details of the exam are located in the last portion of the report.

Once the driver passed all the physical requirements and has been proven healthy enough to drive, the examiner is going to sign a certificate that will serve as an evidence of his achievement. The driver will also be given a wallet size medical card. The expiration date of the certificate as well as the card will be written on both of the documents.

You are aware of the things to accomplish so that you will pass the examination. However, you can also be in the state of confusion on how to find examiners. There is way for you to be able to locate one. You may call the company that is offering your primary care and ask them if an examiner can conduct the DOT exam.

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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