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What to tell Dot physician.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sir., Apr 1, 2017.

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  1. Apr 1, 2017 #1
    Sir.

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    Do you need really tell Dot examiners any of your past medical conditions if it was over 15 years ago.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2017 #2
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    No need for that.Only present conditions need be revealed like medications that you take ect.
     
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    Tell them as little as possible. Don't ever say you get sleepy.
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2017 #4
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    Just wondering. I'm 51 and retired. The examiner wants all tests done to the tune of 2500 dollars. I will have to tell a Lil white lie . THANKS.
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    Broke Down 69

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    If your little white lie is covering a disqualifying condition then you had best pray your never in any type of incident. If you have to cover up anything, this is not the job for you.
     
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    What tests?

    Do you see a regular doc?

    Talk to him/her about what you need and then tell the examiner that you are under the care of a doc.
     
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    No disqualify condition dear. I'm good to go.
     
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    Broke Down 69

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    Then why lie?
     
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    Why did your doctor wanna run 2500 of tests. What tests did he or she want to do on you? How would you know it's 2500 dollars in the first place? Most people are sent to tests not knowing what it will cost.

    If there is something you come up with from your medical history that is a problem let's hear it. Trucking is not the place to be hiding anything that can and might get you or someone else killed. Hell I have a pile of medical issues and as much as I love trucking I know enough to stay off that road.
     
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    Stress, breathing. Said I was 51 and that's what dot required.
     
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