Tachograph Rules & Drivers' Hours Flashcards
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Under GB domestic drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time?
Answer: 10 hours
Under GB domestic drivers' hours rules (which apply to certain exempt vehicles not covered by EU rules), the maximum daily driving time is 10 hours.
What record must a driver using GB domestic rules keep?
Answer: A written record book (WTD record or employers' record) — not a tachograph unless the vehicle has one fitted
Drivers under GB domestic rules must keep records in a written record book or their employer must keep records. If the vehicle has a tachograph fitted, it must be used correctly regardless.
What is the minimum break required after 5.5 hours of driving under GB domestic rules?
Answer: 30 minutes
Under GB domestic drivers' hours rules, a driver must take a break of at least 30 minutes after no more than 5.5 hours of driving.
A driver's tachograph card has expired. Can they drive?
Answer: No — they must not drive a vehicle requiring a tachograph until they have a valid card
A driver must not operate a tachograph-equipped vehicle without a valid driver card. Driving with an expired card is an offence. Replacement cards should be applied for before expiry.
What is 'AETR' in the context of drivers' hours rules?
Answer: A European agreement on driving hours applicable to non-EU countries
AETR (Accord Européen sur les Transports Routiers) is a European agreement that extends similar driving hours rules to countries that are not EU member states. Journeys to or through AETR countries must comply with AETR rules.
How long must an operator retain downloaded tachograph data?
Answer: At least 12 months
Operators must retain downloaded digital tachograph data for at least 12 months. This data may be inspected by DVSA enforcement officers.