So, How Difficult is the Heart Rate Tests at the Beginning of School

huh, I haven't heard of this my school did not do this. are they performing a D.O.T. physical? The only test I had to do for school was the drug screen. but I did have to get my medical card by doing a physical at the doctors. I passed and am not in the best shape myself.... good luck to ya

 

wow ok, I would think you'd be fine considering some of the company drivers on the road that went that route. I found some useful info but I think I can't post links here so I goggled roehl target heart rate test and it came up with all the steps of this and what the rate should be it said test failed if your heart rate meets or exceeds 90% of your age (220-agex0.9) look it up and see if you find this page I also found ways to find your heart rate this should be really helpful for you

 

ok glad I could help so it is ok to post links on this site I thought I read not to or I would of gave you the link I'm still new here good luck again

 

You mentioned practice. That is a good idea.

I was out of OTR for more than 3 years. Very overweight. Saw Schneider's video on their version of the test, and got a crate full of books and walked back and forth across my basement, monitoring my heart rate the whole time. I got better with time because I became aware of my breathing. Controlled breathing will help you a great deal, and you should have no problems.

Good luck!