How often To Go On DOT Physical
Therefore if the driver doesn’t have any restrictions, then DOT Physical examination is done every 2 years. But if the driver takes medications for blood pressure or diabetes they should go through this examination every year.
In some special occasions the examiner can issue a certificate that lasts for only three or six months. For example if the driver has too high blood sugar be might be given 3 month card ,in order for the driver to go to see a doctor earlier and to take medications regularly.
As a matter of fact if the driver has less than 20/40 correctable vision in both eyes, if he takes injectable insulin for diabetes or if he uses nascotics, amphetamines, he wont’t be able to get a DOT card.
By the same token, you should never consider using a modified or old version of the DOT card. If you try to do that the card won’t be accepted by the FMCSA and the state license agencies.
What Is The Procedure Of DOT Physical
The procedure of DOT Physical doesn’t take long , usually it takes around 30-45 minutes. Only if there are any concerns regarding driver’s health only in that case it would take longer.
