DOT Physical Question - Do I have to duck walk?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by OzzyOKC, Nov 29, 2013.

  1. silverdrifter

    silverdrifter Heavy Load Member

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    I was told like if you had high blood pressure they would issue you like a 30 or 60 day card so you can go to the doctor and get bp medicine so why wouldn't they do that to give you time to go get glasses ? I can see pretty good close up but I do have some problems seeing far off is why I was asking my physical is too just get in driving school it isn't for a company
     
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  3. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    So, a blind man walks into a DOT physical office & doc says... Ok read the top line.
    I cant says the applicant. You see, I am blind.
    Oh no problem says the physician, here is a 30 day licence to drive a big rig until you can get glass's to correct the blindness.


    And as for the high blood pressure,

    If it very high, you do not get a certification.

    If its pretty high, they give you a limited certificate for like 30 or 60 days.

    If its a little high, they give you a year certificate.

    If it aint high, they give you a two year certificate.

    Aint that right guys????
     
  4. Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    That's correct. I have seen a few people get the 90 day and I have seen guys sent home. All from the same orientation.
     
  5. silverdrifter

    silverdrifter Heavy Load Member

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    I just want to say you guys are so helpful and I want to thank each and every one of you I will most likely pass everything I can see the big letters but it is the letters at the very bottom of the eye chart I worry about I get nervous and I worry about the least little thing
     
  6. HappyHardCore

    HappyHardCore Light Load Member

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    Once when renewing my Physical I failed eye exam even with glasses. Seems I needed to update my prescription. They gave me 2 year cert with me promising to get new glasses in the near future. Didn't even check up on me if I did or not, but still I got them anyways so I'd be all set for the next one in 2 years after that one.
     
  7. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    On the Snellen chart the 5th line down is 20/40 and what you need to pass. So walk up close and remember it. :)
    Line 8 is 20/20 and considered perfect vision.

    Vision is usually pass/fail. Make sure it's 20 feet too. I had one doctor I told him this is kind of far. He said no, it's the required 20 feet. Having worked in construction I said why is there 25 one foot tiles in between your chart and the line then? He look at me funny and made me move closer. :)


     
    Meltom Thanks this.
  8. OPUS 7

    OPUS 7 Road Train Member

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  9. 12yeartrucker

    12yeartrucker Bobtail Member

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    Oh please! Duck Walk? LOL
     
  10. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    What do you look like when you go under a trailer to inspect the brake linings and such? Or do you carry a mechanic's creeper?
     
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