PCV Tachograph & Drivers' Hours (PCV)

Question 1

Which PCV operations are exempt from EU tachograph requirements?

Accepted Answer

Local stage carriage services where the route does not exceed 50 km

Answer

All PCV operations are exempt from tachograph rules

Answer

All coaches on long-distance routes

Answer

Services operating at night only

Question 2

What is the maximum daily driving time for a PCV driver under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week)

Answer

8 hours with no extension

Answer

10 hours every day

Answer

12 hours for coaches on long journeys

Question 3

Under the GB domestic drivers' hours rules applicable to some PCV operations, what is the maximum daily driving time?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

9 hours

Answer

8 hours

Answer

12 hours

Question 4

What rest period must a PCV driver take after the maximum driving time under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

A break of at least 45 minutes after no more than 4.5 hours of driving

Answer

A break of 30 minutes after 5 hours of driving

Answer

A break of 15 minutes after every 2 hours

Answer

Breaks are not required for urban service drivers

Question 5

What is the maximum weekly driving time for a PCV driver under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

56 hours

Answer

60 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

70 hours

Question 6

A PCV driver operates a local bus service on a route of 45 km. Are EU tachograph rules likely to apply?

Accepted Answer

No — routes under 50 km are generally exempt from EU tachograph requirements

Answer

Yes — all PCV operations must use a tachograph

Answer

Only if the driver works over 8 hours per day

Answer

Only on Sundays and public holidays