Not really, I've heard some gossip but nothing I can prove. Sounds like they're pretty much ok with you running illegal. But I have nothing to back that up with.
only thing you are timed on is the 12 inch step step exercise. you have to do it at a regular pace and for 1 minute
They got rid of the step exercise and the 40lb carry across the trailer. The test is a breeze if you just relax, take your time, and breathe.
Well thats where most faild so I can see why they did it because it looks like they need more drivers atm.
I was told that was a major fail point. Let me modify my statement though: When I did the PWS (2 weeks ago) I was told they weren't doing it anymore. I don't know if/when that will change in the future.
I just passed it two weeks ago im 41 on blood pressure meds n smoke like a chimney..... its a breeze.
I passed it on 1/24/11. I am 5'8 with shoes on and 235. I dislocated a couple of fingers when my glove snagged a falling sled trailer ramp on my left hand prior to the testing and still made it through it all fine. Of course the trailer had a left hand grab bar and I made a couple of mistakes (forgot use both knees or both feet on lower platform) and I had to do that test 3 or 4 times LOL! Like others say, breathe! Even with the problems I had with the trailer, my heart rate didn't go up much.
