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

Which of the following is NOT included on the Medical Examiner's Certificate?

1. The expiration date of the Medical Examiner's NRCME certification.

2. The medical examiner's signature.

3. The driver's signature.

4. A place to denote Skill Performance Evaluation certificate required.

The correct answer is: The expiration date of the Medical Examiner's NRCME certification.

The Medical Examiner's Certificate primarily serves to confirm a driver's medical fitness for duty in accordance with FMCSA regulations. The inclusion of the medical examiner's signature is essential as it authenticates the certificate and verifies that the medical examination was completed according to the required guidelines. The driver's signature is also included to ensure acknowledgment of the findings and conditions related to their fitness for driving. Additionally, there is a designated space on the certificate to denote any Skill Performance Evaluation certificate required, which pertains to drivers who may have specific training or adaptations due to certain conditions that affect their driving capability. In contrast, the expiration date of the medical examiner's NRCME certification is not included on the Medical Examiner's Certificate itself. Instead, the expiration date is relevant to the individual medical examiner, indicating how long their certification is valid to conduct examinations and issue certificates. Therefore, this aspect isn’t required on the certificate meant for the driver.