Don’t Smoke, Don’t Drink Alcohol, and Cut the Caffeine! Not Just 2 Days before Your DOT Physical Exam. Quit NOW!
This is a lifetime advice, not just something you should do two days prior to your DOT Physical exam.
We all know, and it’s a common sense the fact that nicotine, caffeine and alcohol have bed impact on your body and metabolism. This is even more so true when it comes to your blood pressure. All those bad habits increase your BP, especially in the short-term but in long terms as well.
So yes, stop consuming them immediately! Not just a day before your DOT Physical exam! STOP IMMEDIATELY! I know it’s easier said than done, but if you never try, you will never know!
Caffeine, Alcohol and Cigarettes and Their Effects
Short-term alcohol use can raise the BP temporarily, while repeated drinking alcohol can lead to long-term hypertension and permanent damage and side effects on your overall health.
Alcohol use and overuse has a bed impact on the drivers BP, and ruins the image and the overall picture about the trucker.
