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.

The examination is conducted by a licensed medical examiner. The same expert is also responsible for filing the report and the certificate after the exam is taken. There are also specific conditions that may contribute to the disqualification of drivers from getting a valid medical card.

Speaking of the examination, the entire will be fully checked by the legit examiner. The blood pressure, hearing and vision, urine, and the medical background of the driver will also be recorded based on some tests. Safe driving will be ensured the moment the drivers are sure not to have some serious diseases that will make it difficult for them to drive properly.

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.

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.

If the driver was able to be proven healthy and has passed the requirements for him to be able to drive, a certificate shall be signed by the examiner. It will serve as the proof of passing the tests. A medical card as small as a wallet is given to the driver. One will be able to see the date of expiration on the card and the certificate.

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.

Besides that, you will also find reputable examiners in the yellow pages of telephone books. The Internet is also a good source of listings that will help you out. Browsing through the classified section of your local daily may also help you. Asking friends and family for added information can also be a good idea.

You are advised to make necessary preparations prior to taking the DOT physical exam. If you smoke and drink, it is best to stop doing them as soon as you can. Make sure that you do not have the things that can get you disqualified from acquiring a card. Begin to follow a fit and healthy lifestyle.




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