National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) DOT Practice Exam

If an individual requires a Federal hearing exemption, what should the examiner indicate on the Medical Evaluation Report Form?

1. "Does not meet standards"

2. "Wearing hearing aid"

3. "Accompanied by a hearing exemption"

4. "All of the above"

The correct answer is: "Accompanied by a hearing exemption"

When an individual requires a Federal hearing exemption, the examiner should indicate "Accompanied by a hearing exemption" on the Medical Evaluation Report Form. This is the appropriate response because it directly communicates that the individual has received a specific exemption regarding their hearing capabilities, allowing them to meet the requirements necessary for operating a commercial motor vehicle despite potential hearing limitations. Indicating "Wearing hearing aid" does not fully capture the nuance of the exemption process. While the use of a hearing aid may help an individual function better in terms of hearing ability, it does not address the regulatory requirement for a hearing exemption which is designated and recognized under Federal guidelines. Stating "Does not meet standards" would not be accurate in this context since the mention of a hearing exemption indicates that the individual has met necessary criteria despite not conforming to standard hearing requirements. Choosing "All of the above" would imply that all these responses are correct, which would be misleading. Each option has its own context and