
What to Expect From a Typical DOT Exam
If you are going to take the DOT physical exam for the first time, it could be really challenging, particularly if you don’t know what is going to happen during it.
Indeed, none of us like going to the doctor but what could be even worse is putting your CDL at risk. To clear out the air, here we will discuss what you can expect from the DOT exam, such as TVFM’s CDL exam.
Let’s start!
- There will be numerous questions about your medical history. All you have to do is answer all the questions honestly as deceiving the examiners can result in legal consequences.
- You will be checked for obesity, alcoholism, and other similar medical conditions.
- You will not be asked to fully undress at once. Although different institutes conduct the exam differently, disrobing fully is usually not included. However, loose and comfortable clothes should be donned to make things easier for both yourself and the examiner.
- You will be asked to undergo a urine test. The sample that you provide will be used to check any underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes. While the urine sample will notUSUALLY be checked for drugs or alcohol,it is completely your company’s choice to decide. If there is a need, these tests will also be taken from the same urine sample that you have provided.
- The “Whisper Test” will be a part of your DOT exam, which is based on hearing. In this test, you are made to stay at least