DOT Drug & Alcohol Program

Drugs

100

If a driver receives a positive drug test for marijuana but claims to be using CBD products, will the MRO still determine the result to be a positive?

Yes

200

How many classes of Drugs does a DOT Drug screen test for?

5

300

What kind of screening is used for DOT Drug Test?

Saliva

Blood

Urine

Hair

All of the Above

Urine

Alcohol

100

What is the legal (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers?

.08

200

What is the legal (BAC) limit for CDL drivers?

.04

300

What amount of time are drivers forbidden to drink alcohol prior to their shift?

4 Hours

Testing

100

What percent of drivers need to be tested randomly in 2024 for drugs?

50%

200

What do you do if you want to test a driver after an accident but there were 0 fatalities and 0 citations?

NON-DOT Post Accident Test

-Policy should already be in place prior to accident-

300

What percent of drivers need to be tested randomly in 2024 for alcohol?

10%

Training

100

Who is required to receive Reasonable Suspicion Training?

Any supervisor or individual who has the authority to identify suspicion of substance abuse.

200

How long is reasonable suspicion supervisor training?

2 Hours

1 Hour Drug

1 Hour Alcohol

300

Name 3 classes of drug tested for by DOT.

Marijuana

Cocaine

Amphetamines

Opioids

Phencyclidine

Clearinghouse

100

What is reported to Clearinghouse?

All DOT Regulated positive results

200

When is a clearinghouse query required?

Pre-Employment

Annually

300

Can you run a query on a driver applicant at anytime?

No, Driver must consent in the clearinghouse prior to a query being ran.

KY Student Transportation

100

Do the Drug and Alcohol regulations in the Kentucky Administrative Regulations only apply to school bus drivers?

No

They apply to school bus drivers, school bus mechanics, or anyone performing safety sensitive student transportation duties. 

200

What is the consequence of performing safety sensitive duties in student transportation with a BAC of .02 or higher?

Immediately removed from duties and not eligible for reemployment in safety-sensitive duties for 5 years.

300

Name 3 things that a school bus driver shall immediately report to the local superintendent or the superintendent's designee?

1. Revocation of the driver's license; 

2. Conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI); 

3. Conviction for reckless driving; or 

4. Citation for a moving motor vehicle violation, including: 

a. Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI);

 b. Reckless driving; or

 c. A violation of state or local law governing motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation.