LGV Drivers Hours

Question 1

Under GB domestic drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

9 hours

Answer

11 hours

Answer

No specific limit — only daily duty time is restricted

Question 2

What is the daily duty time limit under GB domestic drivers' hours rules?

Accepted Answer

No specific daily duty limit applies

Answer

9 hours

Answer

11 hours

Answer

16 hours

Question 3

Which vehicles are subject to EU drivers' hours rules in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW used for carriage of goods, and vehicles carrying more than 9 passengers

Answer

Only vehicles over 44 tonnes

Answer

Only articulated vehicles

Answer

All vehicles including cars

Question 4

How can the 45-minute break after 4.5 hours of driving be split under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

Into two breaks: the first at least 15 minutes, the second at least 30 minutes, in that order

Answer

Into any number of breaks totalling 45 minutes

Answer

Into three 15-minute breaks

Answer

It cannot be split

Question 5

What happens if a driver takes a reduced weekly rest period?

Accepted Answer

The reduction must be compensated by an equivalent rest attached to another rest of at least 9 hours within the following 3 weeks

Answer

No compensation is needed

Answer

The reduced rest can only be taken at home

Answer

Reduced weekly rests are not permitted

Question 6

What is the '12-day rule' for coach/bus drivers?

Accepted Answer

Drivers on a single international passenger service may postpone their weekly rest for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods

Answer

Drivers must rest for 12 days between trips

Answer

Drivers can work 12 hours per day

Answer

The vehicle must be serviced every 12 days