CPC Drivers Hours and Tachographs

Question 1

Under EU rules (retained in UK law), what is the maximum daily driving time for an HGV driver?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week)

Answer

8 hours

Answer

11 hours

Answer

12 hours

Question 2

After how many hours of continuous driving must a driver take a break?

Accepted Answer

4 hours 30 minutes

Answer

3 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 3

What is the minimum daily rest period for an HGV driver under UK/EU rules?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (reduced) or 11 hours (regular)

Answer

8 hours

Answer

10 hours

Answer

12 hours

Question 4

What is the purpose of a digital tachograph?

Accepted Answer

To record driving time, breaks, rest periods, and other work

Answer

To measure fuel consumption

Answer

To navigate using GPS

Answer

To monitor tyre pressure

Question 5

How many days' worth of records must a driver carry when using a digital tachograph card?

Accepted Answer

The current day plus the previous 28 days

Answer

The current day only

Answer

The previous 7 days

Answer

The previous 90 days

Question 6

What is the maximum weekly driving time under UK/EU rules?

Accepted Answer

56 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

60 hours

Answer

70 hours