Are you a commercial vehicle driver or planning to become one? If so, the Department of Transportation needs to ensure you are qualified to operate such vehicles. An exam confirms that your health is suitable for driving safely. This is why the DOT physical exam is a standard requirement to obtain or maintain clearance to drive. Dr. Laura Dailey Wise is your local chiropractor offering the DOT physical at Dailey Chiropractic in Salem, OH. She wants you to be prepared for your visit to avoid delays.

How To Prepare for the Exam

Before you take your DOT physical in Salem, OH, you need to have thorough documentation regarding your medical history. Compile details on your health history as well as lists of your existing conditions, vaccinations, allergies, and so on. You may need to contact your primary care practitioner for documents or additional tests. If you're taking any medication for existing conditions, remember to bring a list of medicines to your exam. You should be able to explain what each medication does and how long you've been taking it. If you need vision aids, such as eyeglasses or contacts, bring them with you. Update any vision-related prescriptions beforehand.

When you show up for the exam, be prepared to take a urine test. Bring a bottle of water or ensure you drink something beforehand so that you can quickly provide a sample for the urinalysis. However, be careful about what you eat before the physical; you don't want anything too salty or sugary to produce inflated test results. 

When Additional Work Is Needed

You should be aware that additional paperwork may be necessary depending on your existing health. If you suffer from such disorders as sleep apnea, diabetes, or heart issues, you will need to provide further documents. They're often available from your primary care doctor. You need the latest stress test regarding your heart condition. If you have diabetes, your doctor should fax your latest blood sugar rating to our office.

Passing your DOT physical in Salem, OH is a requirement to operate a commercial vehicle. Therefore, you should take your preparation seriously. Dr. Dailey Wise has been conducting these exams for years and is ready to assist with yours at Dailey Chiropractic. To prepare for your DOT certification, call our Salem location at (234) 567-4200 for an appointment today.