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How soon can I retake DOT pgysical if I failed?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by supremeguy, Mar 29, 2011.

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  1. Mar 29, 2011 #1
    supremeguy

    supremeguy Light Load Member

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    If I failed the DOT physical test for too high of a blood pressure or something, how soon afterward can I retake it again?
     
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  3. Mar 29, 2011 #2
    Trckdrvr

    Trckdrvr Heavy Load Member

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    My advice?..Go find out why your blood pressure was up?
    Serious issue that can cause alot of organ damage.
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2011 #3
    musicmaker

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    There is no time frame, go to the doctor get some high blood pressure medicene, when it comes down, go retake the physical
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2011 #4
    supremeguy

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    well mine is like 135/82, is that alright?
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2011 #5
    supremeguy

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    and what about BMI? I think I'm overweight, 5'6 and weighs 170lbs
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2011 #6
    ronin

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    135/82 is not failing - above 140/90 is. And by most standards, you might have an extra 10-15 lbs on, doesn't make you overweight... if you're as new to the industry as I tink, I promise, you'll SEE what overweight is...trust me.
     
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  9. Mar 29, 2011 #7
    musicmaker

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    There are no current regulations for BMI, I dont remember the numbers for a failing bp, mine was 132/80 and that was fine.
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2011 #8
    walstib

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    True but some companies use it as a qualifier...
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2011 #9
    ronin

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    Right, but 170 at 5'6" isn't bad... my max weight in the Air Force, at 5'7", was 179. And I was wearing 34" waist pants and wasn't fat at 180. His "overweight" won't get a second look.
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2011 #10
    Lantern

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    Is this mostly for larger carriers? Curious about this, because I'm overweight.
     
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