PCV Tachograph & Drivers' Hours (PCV) 3

Question 1

A coach driver has been driving for 4 hours and 30 minutes without a break. What must they do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stop and take a break of at least 45 minutes — they have reached the maximum continuous driving time

Answer

Continue for another 30 minutes to reach the next service area

Answer

Take a 15-minute break and continue

Answer

Only stop if they feel tired

Question 2

Under GB domestic rules for PCV, what is the maximum continuous driving time before a break?

Accepted Answer

5.5 hours

Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

4 hours

Question 3

What is the minimum break required under GB domestic rules after 5.5 hours of PCV driving?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

45 minutes

Answer

20 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Question 4

Can a PCV driver take their daily rest in the vehicle while a co-driver operates the coach?

Accepted Answer

Yes — rest taken in the vehicle while another driver is driving can count as reduced daily rest (9 hours) if a suitable sleeping facility is available

Answer

No — vehicle rest never counts as daily rest

Answer

Only if the journey is under 100 km

Answer

Yes — any time spent in the vehicle cab counts as rest regardless of conditions

Question 5

A PCV driver works Monday to Friday and wants to start work again the following Monday. What weekly rest do they need?

Accepted Answer

At least 45 consecutive hours (regular weekly rest) before starting work Monday

Answer

24 hours is sufficient before Monday

Answer

They only need the standard overnight rest of 11 hours

Answer

Weekends automatically provide sufficient rest under UK law

Question 6

What is the purpose of a driver's tachograph printout in a PCV operation?

Accepted Answer

To record activities when the digital tachograph malfunctions, or to annotate activities that cannot be automatically recorded

Answer

To provide a backup copy of all journeys

Answer

Only for the driver's personal records

Answer

To provide the operator with real-time tracking data

A coach driver has been driving for 4 hours and 30 minutes without a break.What must they do immediately?

A coach driver has been driving for 4 hours and 30 minutes without a break.
What must they do immediately?