To take the test you will need a chair and an object to put on the floor 10 feet from your chair.
You will begin seated in the chair. You can use a cane or walker if you need an assistive device to be safe. If you are by yourself, use a watch with a second hand. When you’re ready to start, stand and walk as quickly as you can around the object on the floor and sit back in your seat. Start timing when your bottom leaves the seat and stop timing when your bottom sits back down on the seat.
If someone else is timing you, they will say “go” and time you from the time your bottom leaves the seat until your bottom sits back on the seat.
1. Stand up from the chair.
2. Walk to the line on the floor at your normal pace.
3. Turn.
4. Walk back to the chair at your normal pace.
5. Sit down again.