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Walk-In Clinic for DOT/DMV Physical Exams near Oceanside, CA

DOT/DMV PHYSICAL INSTRUCTIONS

DOT/DMV Physical Instructions

We offer convenient, affordable DOT/DMV Physical Examinations for commercial drivers. Federal regulations guided by USDOT require everyone pursuing a commercial divers license to pass a series of physical qualifications. A Certified Medical Examiner must administer these tests before an applicant can be considered for a license.

All drivers need to bring a complete list of their medications, including the doses and their doctor’s names and addresses. To ensure a fast and smooth exam, please bring all pertinent documents for any of the conditions below:

  • Drivers with vision or hearing problems need to bring their eyeglasses, contacts or hearing aids
  • Drivers with diabetes need to bring their most recent lab results from their Hemoglobin A1C and their blood sugar logs.
  • Drivers with heart-related issues need to, at minimum, bring a letter from their cardiologist that outlines their medical history and current medications, and indicates they are safe to work.

DOT/DMV Physical Requirements May Include:

Requirements Solution
Medications Varies See physician, Visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov for more information
Psychiatric Medications Needs Clearance from Prescribers Needs Clearance from Prescribers
Blood Pressure 140-159 / 90-99 =1 Year Certificate
160-179 / 100-109 = 3-month certificate
>180/110 = Disqualifying
Your Blood Pressure must be within normal ranges at the time of examination even if under PCP maintenance.
You will be required to bring a letter from your PCP, stating that you are under care and clear to drive.
Diabetes No needle injected insulin Oral Medications are allowed. You will be required to bring a letter from your PCP, stating that you are under care and clear to drive
Blood Sugar A1C Test 10% (Bring most recent Lab Results with you) Oral Medications are allowed. You will be required to bring a letter from your PCP, stating that you are under care and clear to drive
Cardiac Issues No current diagnosis of cardiac insufficiency, collapse, congestive failure, or any other cardiac disease. If you’ve had previous cardiac conditions, you will be required to have an annual stress test and release from your PCP or Cardiologist.
Sleep Apnea If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you must demonstrate it is under control Must have and annual Sleep Study (within 12 months) and a release form you PCP.
Vision 20/40 Correctable in each eye Eyeglasses or contacts are permitted to correct vision.
Hearing Hear a forced whisper from more that 5 feet away in at least 1 ear. Hearing aids are allowed to meet requirements.

Please be aware that we make every attempt to help our patients, however, paying for the exam is not a guarantee of passing or clearance. We must comply with the DOT/DMV regulations.

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