DOT Requirements
The following requirements will prevent Department of Transportation certification and any driver who does not possess D.O.T certification is not permitted to drive in interstate commerce.
Student must:
- Be 21 years of age for Interstate / Be 18 years of age for Intrastate (Texas only),
- Read and speak the English language,
- No loss of limb that has not been waived,
- No impairment of hand, finger, arm, foot, or leg that interferes with driving,
- No diabetes requiring insulin for control,
- No heart problems,
- No respiratory dysfunction,
- No high blood pressure,
- No epilepsy or other condition likely to cause loss of consciousness,
- No mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with vehicle control,
- Vision 20/40 or better in each eye, and not color blind,
- Have good hearing,
- Not be addicted to drugs,
- Not be addicted to alcohol,
- Have no current suspended drivers license in any state,
- Not have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; possession, transportation, or unlawful use of alcohol or illegal drugs; leaving the scene of an accident which resulted in serious injury or death; or any felony offense involving the use of a motor vehicle within the last year for the first conviction or the last three years for the second conviction, and
- Be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination.