Examining the Seizure Standard for CMV Drivers

This research would examine whether and to what extent the current physical qualifications relating to seizures [49 CFR § 391.41(b)(8)] impact safety and whether the standard should be removed or changed. In addition to reviewing the literature, the research team may seek to evaluate the safety performance of drivers who have been granted hearing exemptions by FMCSA.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • USDOT Research Hub DisplayID 157577

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $180901
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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• Managing Organizations:

  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  Washington, DC   
• Project Managers:

  Hallquist, Theresa

• Start Date: 20200924
• Expected Completion Date: 20210923
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: Medical-related Studies
• Subprogram: Safety & Performance-based rules

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commercial drivers; Epilepsy; Safety; Standards
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01866726
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 6 2022 9:48AM