PCV Tachograph & Drivers' Hours (PCV) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: For PCV drivers using tachographs, how often must the driver card be downloaded?
- At least every 28 days (Correct answer)
- At least every 90 days
- At least every 14 days
- At least once a month
Correct answer: At least every 28 days
Driver card data must be downloaded at least every 28 days. This ensures the operator has up-to-date records and can identify any drivers' hours infringements promptly.
Question 2: What records must a PCV operator keep for drivers operating under GB domestic rules (not EU rules)?
- Written records in a record book or equivalent — the employer must retain records for 12 months (Correct answer)
- No records are required for GB domestic operations
- Only verbal logs are required
- Only records of accidents involving the driver
Correct answer: Written records in a record book or equivalent — the employer must retain records for 12 months
For drivers operating under GB domestic rules, written records must be kept in a driver's record book or equivalent employer records. These must be retained by the operator for 12 months and must be available for inspection by enforcement officers.
Question 3: What is the minimum daily rest period for a PCV driver under EU rules?
- 11 consecutive hours (reducible to 9 hours up to 3 times per week) (Correct answer)
- 8 consecutive hours
- 10 consecutive hours
- 9 consecutive hours at all times
Correct answer: 11 consecutive hours (reducible to 9 hours up to 3 times per week)
The standard daily rest is 11 consecutive hours. It can be reduced to 9 hours (reduced daily rest) up to 3 times between weekly rests, without requiring compensation. The same rules apply to PCV and LGV drivers.
Question 4: What is the regular weekly rest for a PCV driver under EU rules?
- 45 consecutive hours (Correct answer)
- 24 consecutive hours
- 36 consecutive hours
- 48 consecutive hours
Correct answer: 45 consecutive hours
The regular weekly rest is 45 consecutive hours. A reduced weekly rest of at least 24 hours is permitted but must be compensated in full before the end of the third following week.
Question 5: Which of the following PCV operations is exempt from EU drivers' hours rules in the UK?
- Regular services by a vehicle constructed to carry no more than 9 passengers (Correct answer)
- All regular services
- Airport transfers on routes over 50 km
- Express coaches on motorway routes
Correct answer: Regular services by a vehicle constructed to carry no more than 9 passengers
Vehicles constructed to carry not more than 9 passengers (including driver) and used on regular services are among those exempt from EU drivers' hours rules. Various other exemptions exist for specific operations.
Question 6: What is the maximum fortnightly driving limit for a PCV driver under EU rules?
- 90 hours (Correct answer)
- 100 hours
- 112 hours
- 80 hours
Correct answer: 90 hours
Over any two consecutive weeks, the total driving time must not exceed 90 hours. This applies equally to PCV and LGV professional drivers subject to EU rules.
PCV Tachograph & Drivers' Hours (PCV) 2
For PCV drivers using tachographs, how often must the driver card be downloaded?