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Section § 391.41(b)(11): Driver Safety & Health- Medical Requirements.

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Description: FAQ on Audiometry

Section § 391.41(b)(11): Driver Safety & Health- Medical Requirements.

Guidance Q&A

Question: When is audiometry required?

Guidance: A medical examiner may require a driver to have an audiometry test. If the driver fails the whisper test, the driver must pass an audiometer test to be qualified to drive a CMV.

Office audiometry is not able to test a person with a hearing aid. The person needs to be referred for accurate testing.

Regulatory Topic: : hearing standard
Effective Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Issued Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014