The Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam is part of your medical certificate that determines if you’re medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle, per DOT regulations. The DOT physical exam is not intended to replace a comprehensive annual wellness exam.

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 It helps to keep the nation's roads safe and includes:

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Blood pressure and pulse rate: Your provider will check your blood pressure and pulse to measure your systolic and diastolic pressure levels, as well as testing for irregular heart rate.

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Hearing: Drivers must be able to hear a 'forced whisper' at a maximum distance of 5 ft. with or without a hearing aid. The standard equates to a hearing loss of less than 40 decibels in the better ear.

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Urinalysis: A urine test screens for underlying medical conditions such as diabetes.

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Vision: Drivers must have a minimum acuity of 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. They must also have at least 70º of peripheral vision in each eye along the horizontal meridian.

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