A48-year-old male driver has lost his right-hand thumb in an accident during his work as a carpenter 6 years ago. The driver is left-handed. He has no other health issues disqualifying him from driving a CMV. Is there any additional information needed before you certify this person?
Explanation
Answer: B - Yes, a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate by FMCSA certifying that this person can perform his normal duties despite the impairment.
According to CFR 391.49(a) requirements, a person who is not physically qualified to drive under § 391.41(b)(1) or (b)(2) and who is otherwise qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle may drive a commercial motor vehicle if the Division Administrator, FMCSA, has granted a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate to that person. C is a wrong answer, because the treating orthopedist clearance is needed as part of the application for a SPE certificate and not a stand-alone document.
