Is a person diagnosed with diabetes eligible to obtain a 7D certificate?

• A. True
• B. False, but must provide written documentation from a DOT-certified physician stating they are fit for duty
• C. False, no documentation required
• D. False, but only if under age 18

Answer: (B)

Medical fitness and proper documentation are the deciding factors for a 7D certificate when a diabetes diagnosis is present. Diabetes is not an automatic disqualifier, but you must show a DOT-certified physician’s written confirmation that you are fit for duty. This documentation helps ensure you can manage the condition safely while operating a pupil transport vehicle.

So the correct idea is that you can be eligible if you obtain and submit this medical clearance, confirming that your diabetes is well-controlled and won’t impact safety on the road. It isn’t enough to simply have a diagnosis; the safety review through a DOT-certified physician is required.

The other possibilities aren’t correct because eligibility isn’t automatic, no documentation isn’t acceptable, and age alone isn’t the determining factor here.