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Capt Worley PE

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I'd like to bring a travel clock to put on the table in front of me. Are they allowed, or should I just rely on the wristwatch? During the practice test it was easier for me to keep track of time since it was in my line of vision the whole time.

 
^^^ I wouldn't bring ANYTHING with you that will bring undue attention to yourself. I would try employ the KISS priniciple here - Keep It Simple Stupid!

:2cents:

JR

 
In CA only wristwatches are allowed - it's a new rule.

 
If you don't have a digital watch, go ahead and get one for the exam. A simple Timex Ironman model will do all the timing you need, and it's real handy for working out, swimming, and even diving after you're finshed.

I set mine to count down 4 hours, and started it for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Very helpful, for me.

 
When I took the exam in CA, they wouldn't let me have my digital wrist watch. It had to be analog. I'm not sure if anything has changed.

 
^ That's absurd. Maybe they could just come up with a list of approved watches? :screwloose:

 
^^It may be absurd, but I think Illinois may have the same damn policy. Since I use my cell phone in place of a watch, I just wore a cheap analog watch to the exam.

Jim

 
anyone know the policy in TX? I may just take an analog and a digital (already have one of each). I'd prefer to have the digital, but I'd rather have the analog than nothing.

 
Back in April, I totally forgot my watch, and there was NO clock in the room. It was miserable, I had no clue.

There is a thread around here about it somewhere.

TAKE a watch, any watch.

 
^^^ I did the same thing DVINNY :smileyballs: And you are absolutely right - it made having to sit through the eight hours of that exam even MORE agonizing!

Thankfully I passed :)

JR

 
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