DOT/ CDL Physical Exams

Who needs to take the DOT exams?

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How Do You Prepare for a DOT Physical?

Ahead of your scheduled DOT physical, you can prepare by maintaining or improving your health.

Try the following:

Make sure your medications are up to date, and take them regularly as prescribed.
If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, have your eyes checked and your prescription updated.
Avoid heavy drinking.
Don’t misuse substances.
Avoid foods that adversely affect blood pressure, such as salty snacks.
Avoid foods that adversely affect your blood glucose level, such as sugary sweets.
Consider quitting smoking, if you smoke cigarettes or vape.
Manage your weight. Exercise more often than not, and follow a healthy diet.

What to bring to Prepare?

A list of all of your doctors' names and addresses
A list of all of your medicines, including the dosage
Your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids, if you use them
A record of your blood sugar readings and your most recent HbA1C if you have diabetes
A record from your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine showing proper use for at least 90 days if you have sleep apnea
A letter from your cardiologist indicating you're safe to drive a DOT vehicle if you have heart issues
The results of recent heart tests, if you've had them
A letter from your neurologist if you've had a stroke, brain tumor, seizure disorder, or bleeding in the brain
A letter and medical records from your doctor if you're taking any medicines that can cause sleepiness or are controlled substances
A letter from your doctor if you've lost permanent use of an arm or leg, including any work restrictions
A letter from your doctor and a recent blood level and clearance test if you're taking the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin)

What will prevent you from passing?