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

The maximum daily driving time is 9 hours, which can be extended to 10 hours no more than twice in any one week. This rule is retained from EU Regulation 561/2006 and remains in force in the UK.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

4 hours 30 minutes

Answer

After 4 hours 30 minutes of driving, a driver must take a break of at least 45 minutes. This break can be split into a first break of at least 15 minutes followed by a second break of at least 30 minutes.

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

The regular daily rest period is 11 consecutive hours, which can be reduced to 9 consecutive hours no more than three times between weekly rest periods. The rest must be taken within each 24-hour period.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a digital tachograph?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A digital tachograph records a driver's driving time, breaks, rest periods, other work, and periods of availability. It ensures compliance with drivers' hours regulations and can be inspected by DVSA enforcement officers.

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

A driver must carry their digital tachograph card containing records for the current day plus the previous 28 calendar days. Additionally, any analogue charts used during that period must also be carried.

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CPC Drivers Hours and Tachographs