The guidelines for each medical standard are set out for the commercial drivers to assess fitness to drive.
Regulatory medical requirements may include (vary from state to state):
- Vision test
- Audiometry
- Drug and Alcohol testing
- Medical assessment
Health conditions that may affect a commercial vehicle driver’s ability to drive include:
- Vision problems
- Heart disease
- Sleep disorders
- Diabetes
- Psychiatric disorders
- Neurological disorders and
- Age-related declines