CPC Tachograph & Working Time

Question 1

Under EU Regulation 561/2006 (retained in UK law), what is the maximum daily driving time?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week)

Answer

8 hours

Answer

10 hours on any day

Answer

11 hours if a break is taken

Question 2

How long must a driver take as a break after 4.5 hours of driving?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes (which may be split as 15+30 in that order)

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

1 hour including rest

Question 3

A driver tachograph card must be returned to the issuing authority if it is faulty. Within what time must the driver request a replacement?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible, carrying a printout as a substitute for up to 15 days

Answer

7 days

Answer

28 days

Answer

7 working days

Question 4

What are the four modes that must be recorded on a digital tachograph?

Accepted Answer

Driving, other work, availability (POA), rest/break

Answer

Driving, waiting, loading, unloading

Answer

Driving, rest, fuelling, maintenance

Answer

Driving, loading, rest, available

Question 5

What is the maximum fortnightly driving time allowed under EU Regulation 561/2006?

Accepted Answer

90 hours

Answer

80 hours

Answer

100 hours

Answer

112 hours

Question 6

What does 'regular daily rest' mean under EU Regulation 561/2006?

Accepted Answer

An uninterrupted rest of at least 11 hours (or a reduced daily rest of 9 hours taken no more than 3 times between weekly rests)

Answer

Any rest of at least 8 hours

Answer

8 hours of rest plus 2 hours of availability

Answer

Any rest taken at a truckstop facility