149/84!
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You're lucky...140 is the true green zone, not 149. I think you got a free pass.
Yeah, here's all kinds of information about the blood pressure requirements for the DOT physical:
Blood Pressure Requirements For The DOT Physical
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Guidelines & Advice
You'll have to be under 140 on the high side or you'll need medications to get you there.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Yup, what they said ^^^ 149 is still too high.
You're very close though. Take several minutes of deep breathing and meditation before your next try. You may see a huge difference. Also, with all the water drinking, go to the bathroom just before the test too lol. It'll help I'm told
Omg you gotta be kidding me...i thought it was the bottom number that mattered...i went from 150/92 last week nothing but water to drink and bananas, low dose asprin, chicken and eggs to eat everyday...i thought i was good :( this is BS LOL
Turtle in your post you passed with 184/84? I think it said so now im confused lol
Patrick it's 140/90...not BS, no confusion, fact.
I don't know you but hypertension can be positively affected by exercise (even 20 minutes of walking every other day is good), lowering your weight, if you smoke avoid it before they take your pressure (constricts blood vessels), reducing salt/sodium intake (learn the foods with a high sodium level, ex: cheese) avoiding processed/fast foods, eat foods higher in potassium (fruit and vegetables), reduce simple sugar intake, getting adequate rest, caffeine reduction...
The combined result of all of these things can have a positive effect on your readings. It unfortunately will not happen overnight.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Patrick it's 140/90...not BS, no confusion, fact.
I don't know you but hypertension can be positively affected by exercise (even 20 minutes of walking every other day is good), lowering your weight, if you smoke avoid it before they take your pressure (constricts blood vessels), reducing salt/sodium intake (learn the foods with a high sodium level, ex: cheese) avoiding processed/fast foods, eat foods higher in potassium (fruit and vegetables), reduce simple sugar intake, getting adequate rest, caffeine reduction...
The combined result of all of these things can have a positive effect on your readings. It unfortunately will not happen overnight.
Lol i didnt mean what was said was bs, i ment i had my hopes up thought i was good to go. So ya its a lil frustrating i was about to call Prime tomorrow about getting into their PSD program.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Turtle in your post you passed with 184/84? I think it said so now im confused lol
Yup, that was a misprint on my part. It should have read 134/84.
Don't stress too much over it. That'll raise your pressure too. Remember, they allowed me to lay down for 15 minutes or so to relax, and it was fine. You'll be fine too. Watch your diet and exercise.
Turtle in your post you passed with 184/84? I think it said so now im confused lol
Yup, that was a misprint on my part. It should have read 134/84.
Don't stress too much over it. That'll raise your pressure too. Remember, they allowed me to lay down for 15 minutes or so to relax, and it was fine. You'll be fine too. Watch your diet and exercise.
Guess ill just have to wait on calling prime dont wanna get there and not get through because of it. Lol fml
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Went and got checked again today! Im in the greenzone! Now i gotta start making calls to Prime in the next day or so hoping to get in around mid feb!