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Tachograph Rules & Drivers' Hours Flashcards

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

    Answer: 9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice a week)

    The standard daily driving limit under EU Regulation 561/2006 is 9 hours, which can be extended to 10 hours no more than twice in any one week.

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

    Answer: 4.5 hours

    After 4.5 hours of continuous driving, a driver must take a break of at least 45 minutes. This break may be split into two parts: 15 minutes followed by 30 minutes.

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

    Answer: At least 45 minutes

    A break of at least 45 minutes must be taken after no more than 4.5 hours of driving. It can be split into a 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break.

  4. What is the maximum weekly driving time under EU rules?

    Answer: 56 hours

    The maximum driving time in any single week is 56 hours under EU Regulation 561/2006. However, the fortnightly limit of 90 hours also applies.

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

    Answer: 11 consecutive hours

    The minimum daily rest period is 11 consecutive hours. This can be reduced to 9 consecutive hours (reduced rest) no more than three times between any two weekly rests.

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

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

    A split daily rest must be taken in two periods: the first must be at least 3 uninterrupted hours and the second must be at least 9 uninterrupted hours, taken in that order.