CPC Drivers Hours and Tachographs 2

Question 1

What is the regular weekly rest period for an HGV driver?

Accepted Answer

45 consecutive hours

Answer

The regular weekly rest period is 45 consecutive hours. This can be reduced to 24 consecutive hours every other week, but the reduction must be compensated for within the following three weeks.

Question 2

What happens if a driver's digital tachograph card is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

They must apply for a replacement within 7 days and may only drive without it for a maximum of 15 days

Answer

If a card is lost or stolen, the driver must apply for a replacement within 7 calendar days and can continue driving without the card for a maximum of 15 calendar days, provided they can produce printouts from the tachograph at the start and end of each journey.

Question 3

What is 'other work' on a tachograph?

Accepted Answer

Any work activity other than driving, such as loading, unloading, or vehicle checks

Answer

'Other work' includes any work-related activity other than driving, such as loading/unloading, vehicle checks, supervising loading, paperwork, or cleaning the vehicle. It must be recorded on the tachograph.

Question 4

What is 'period of availability' (POA) on a tachograph?

Accepted Answer

Waiting time where the driver knows in advance how long the wait will be

Answer

Period of availability (POA) is time during which the driver is not required to stay at their workstation but must be available to resume work. The driver must know the expected duration in advance. Examples include waiting during loading/unloading or accompanying a vehicle on a ferry.

Question 5

How often must data from a digital tachograph vehicle unit be downloaded?

Accepted Answer

At least every 90 days

Answer

Data from the vehicle unit must be downloaded at least every 90 days. Driver card data must be downloaded at least every 28 days. These records must be retained for at least 12 months.

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