Regulations & HealthQuestion 117 of 120
How long is a standard medical examiner's certificate valid for an interstate commercial driver with no disqualifying conditions?
a.Up to 12 months
b.Up to 24 months
c.Up to 36 months
d.It never expires once issued
Explanation
A standard certificate is valid for a maximum of 24 months, and the examiner may issue a shorter certificate when a condition requires monitoring, such as one year for controlled hypertension. Twelve and 36 months are not the standard maximum, and every certificate expires.
Law Reference: 49 CFR §391.45Practice all 120 questions free — no signup required.
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