DOT Physicals

The physicians at the Boulder Medical Center provide DOT examinations. The following problems are considered to disqualify persons from obtaining a commercial driver's license:

• loss or impairment of an extremity unless a waiver is granted
• diabetes requiring insulin
• coronary artery disease or other heart disease known to be associated with fainting, shortness of breath, collapse or congestive heart failure
• severe respiratory disease likely to interfere with ability to drive
• significant hypertension: generally further evaluation is required if BP is consistently greater than 160/90
• medical illness which in the judgement of the examiner could interfere with the ability to drive
• neurologic or seizure disorder likely to cause a loss of consciousness or impairment of ability to drive
• psychiatric disorder likely to cause impairment of the ability to drive
• Visual acuity of less than 20/40 with or without correction, restricted visual fields or color vision unable to detect red, green & amber
• inadequate hearing
• Alcoholism or the use of habit-forming drugs

The medical certificate is valid for 2 years & must be carried while driving.