The current guidelines are if you mark yes on snoring, you have to be tested for sleep apnea. If you are fat, you have to be tested for sleep apnea. If you are sleepy during the day you have to be tested for sleep apnea.
Motor safety did a study a few years ago and determined that undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea was a significant safety issue. They put out the quidelines and a portion of DOT examinations are reviewed for compliance with recomendations.
The doctor could loose his ability to perform DOT examinations if he is not compliant with recommendations.
The upshot is over the next few years, enforcement is going to get more strict. If your belly sticks out further than your chest or if you mark the box about daytime sleepiness or snoring, you might as well talk to your doctor ahead of time.
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