So yes, if you have serious issues with pressure, then you should regularly visit with your doctor. Don’t wait until the day just before your DOT Physical exam! This way you protect yourself and the other people involved in the traffic!
Why it is Important- The DOT Physical Exam?
If you want to become a truck driver, and drive one of the class 8 trucks, you will have to obtain a CDL license.
As part of the process you will have to undergo the DOT Physical exam. This is a legal requirement needed for your medical certificate, more commonly known as a DOT medical card.
So to bring the point home with other words, in order for you to obtain your CDL license, you will have to take the DOT Physical exam.
The exam will take only 30-45 minutes of your time (except in cases where you have some other concerns regarding your health), and in those cases the doctor visit can last longer.
As said, the DOT Physical exam is required and regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
