All drivers

• Bring a complete list of ALL of your medications, including the doses and your doctors’ names and addresses

• You may want to complete page one of the exam (driver’s portion) to save time at the center

 

Drivers who require eyeglasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids

• Bring your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids

• You will be required to pass a vision and hearing test

 

Drivers who have high blood pressure

• Your blood pressure MUST be below 140/90 on the day of your exam or you may not qualify for a DOT card

 

Drivers who have diabetes

• Your blood sugar should be controlled

• Bring the most recent results of a lab test called a Hemoglobin A1C (HgAIC) and your blood sugar logs or other records related to your diabetes

 

Drivers who have nighttime sleep disturbance (sleep apnea) and use a CPAP machine

• Bring a reading from your machine documenting your proper use of the machine; a letter from your sleep specialist may also be required

• Bring at least 90 days of data, but data from the past year is best

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Drivers who have heart-related issues, (including the use of stent, valve replacement, pacemaker, open-heart surgery, cardiac bypass surgery, or heart attack)

• At minimum, bring a letter from your cardiologist (heart specialist) that outlines your medical history and current medications and indicates you are safe to drive a DOT vehicle

• You may also need to bring the results of a recent stress test, ECHO cardiogram, or other testing completed within the past 1-2 years

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Drivers who have suffered a stroke, a brain tumor, seizure disorder, or bleeding in the brain

• Bring a letter from your neurologist (brain and nerve specialist) that outlines your medical history, current medications, and current neurologic and psychiatric state

 

Drivers who have experienced the permanent loss of use in an arm or a leg

• Bring an overview from your physician of the injury and if you have any work restrictions due to the injury

• You may need a Skilled Performance Examination in order to qualify for your DOT card

 

Drivers who are taking any medications that may cause sedation or sleepiness or controlled substances (includes narcotics, sleeping pills, anxiety medication, ADHD medication)

• You will most likely need a note and medical records from your treating physician regarding the safety of driving a DOT vehicle while using these medications

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Drivers who are taking the blood thinner Coumadin (Warfarin)

• Bring a recent INR (blood level and clearance) letter from your doctor