When you’re looking to become a commercial driver or renew your qualifications, you need to undergo the Alabama DOT Physical Exam. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a veteran on the road, you can count on Dr. James K. Hurson and his team at the Orange Beach Walk-In Medical Care clinic in Orange Beach, AL, to perform a thorough exam and get you behind the wheel quickly. Dr. Hurson and his team have been providing walk-in care to patients for more than 48 years, so you can trust your exam will be comprehensive and compassionate.

The Alabama DOT Physical Exam is designed to check for potential health problems in the following areas:

Sense Testing

Your physical exam will begin with a series of tests for your senses. To pass the DOT exam, you need to have at least 20/40 vision with or without vision aids like glasses or contacts. Similarly, you will be evaluated for color blindness and must be able to differentiate between the various colors of a traffic signal. The clinic will also test your hearing, to ensure you’re safe on the road.

Diabetes

All drivers need to maintain a blood sugar count below 200. Drivers are passable if they have diabetes that can be controlled without insulin injections, that is, through diet and medication. However, people who need injections will not pass the physical exam. 

Heart Conditions

For patients who suffer from heart problems, a stress test will be issued at the clinic to ensure you can handle issues on the road. Some preexisting conditions that qualify you for the stress test are cardiac insufficiency, cardiac collapse, and congestive cardiac failure.

When you need your Alabama DOT Physical Exam conducted, look no further than the professional staff at Orange Beach Walk-In Medical Care. Dr. Hurson and his team will ensure you’ve been examined thoroughly and deliver your results in a timely process. For more information about the clinic’s urgent care and walk-in care services, visit their website or call (251) 964­-7425.