Everything You Need to Know Tips on Passing a CDL Physical Exam

So you need to take a driver's physical exam? Each and every day individuals are administered Department of Transportation physical exams in order to secure themselves the special license they need to lawfully drive certain types of vehicles. If you are one of these individuals, you may have some questions regarding the entire process. You may also like some tips on how to pass the test. This article will attempt to answer many of these questions and put you in a much better place to receive your coveted license. First thing you should know is that taking a driver's physical exam is much like taking any other physical exam. We've all had them over the years. Whether for admittance to a special school or camp, or if we've been in the military or just as a yearly review of our health status-taking this driver's physical is much the same. The exam will test your baseline health in a very general way. It is painless and quick and always worth the time and money. Giving tips to pass the exam, even a driver's physical exam, seems a tad silly at first glance. The fact is there are no questions being asked, and no studying to do. The way to pass a physical exam is to eat right, get some exercise, and keep your drinking and smoking to a minimum. This is not rocket science-it is basic common sense that we human beings sometimes find hard to practice. A good tip is to know that there will be a vision portion of the driver's physical exam. So if you wear glasses, do not forget to bring them with you to the doctor's office. This is very important. Obviously there's no way on Earth to pass a driver's physical without scoring adequately on the sight portion of the exam. Other things that will be reviewed by the doctor administering the driver's physical exam will be an overview of what are called your vital signs. These are your respiratory system, your pulse, your blood pressure and your temperature. For those old enough to remember the very invasive temperature-taking experience fear not! As you must already know, a patient's temperature has not been taken this old fashioned way for many, many years. These days you're more likely to have your ear canal penetrated than your... well, you remember... Another thing to remember that may help you pass this driver's physical is to remember that the exam will include a urine test. It is administered to test for diabetes, but no matter what they are testing for it is important to remember to have some urine to pass when the time comes! If you need to use the bathroom before entering the doctor's office, you may think again and save it, for going will only prolong the procedure. You're not leaving the office without giving some up! Perhaps you are unsure if you really need to take this driver's physical exam in the first place. The following list clearly indicates the types of vehicles whose drivers will need to undergo the exam. The following vehicle operator's need to take the driver's physical exam: • Any vehicle used for commercial reasons that has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight or a combination weight rating of over 10,000 lbs • Any vehicle used to transport any hazardous materials • Any vehicle built to carry 16 or more passengers, such as a bus or large van