LGV Tachograph Rules & Drivers' Hours

Question 1

Under EU drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time for an LGV driver?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice a week)

Answer

8 hours with no extension

Answer

10 hours every day

Answer

9 hours with no extension permitted

Question 2

What is the maximum continuous driving time before a break must be taken?

Accepted Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 3

How long must the mandatory break be after 4.5 hours of driving?

Accepted Answer

At least 45 minutes

Answer

At least 30 minutes

Answer

At least 60 minutes

Answer

At least 20 minutes

Question 4

What is the maximum weekly driving time under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

56 hours

Answer

60 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

50 hours

Question 5

What is the minimum daily rest period required for an LGV driver?

Accepted Answer

11 consecutive hours

Answer

9 consecutive hours

Answer

8 consecutive hours

Answer

10 consecutive hours

Question 6

What is a 'split daily rest' and how must it be taken?

Accepted Answer

Split into two periods: first at least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours

Answer

Split into two equal parts of 5.5 hours each

Answer

Any two periods totalling 11 hours

Answer

Three periods totalling 11 hours