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CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Driver Identification and History

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A 47-year-old female admits to being diagnosed with asthma 7 years ago and that she’s using a Ventolininhaler for at least 5 timesaday. She was hospitalized 3 times in the past year as a result of her condition. Is this person qualified to be a CMV driver, and why?
  1. Yes, her asthma condition is well controlled by Ventolin inhalers, thus not affecting her ability to drive safely.
  2. Yes, regardless of its severity, asthma is not a disqualifying condition.
  3. No, this person’s health history indicates a chronic respiratory dysfunction, which may interfere in her ability to drive safely.
  4. No, Ventolin inhalers are classified as a habit-forming narcotic medication.
Explanation
Answer: C - No, this person’s health history indicates a chronic respiratory dysfunction, which may interfere in her ability to drive safely.

According to FMCSA guidelines, a person is disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if she/he has a medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction that is most likely to interfere with ability to drive safely. Asthma and other respiratory dysfunctions interfere with oxygen exchange and may result in incapacitation and/or affect mental alertness.
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