UK PCV Theory Drivers' Hours and Tachographs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under the assimilated (formerly EU) drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum number of times you can reduce your regular daily rest period of 11 hours to a minimum of 9 hours?

Accepted Answer

Three times between any two weekly rest periods.

Answer

Once between any two weekly rest periods.

Answer

Twice between any two weekly rest periods.

Answer

It cannot be reduced.

Question 2

A PCV driver has been driving for 4 hours and 30 minutes under assimilated (formerly EU) rules. What is the minimum break they are now required to take?

Accepted Answer

An uninterrupted break of 45 minutes.

Answer

A single 30-minute break.

Answer

Two 15-minute breaks.

Answer

A single 15-minute break.

Question 3

You are operating a bus on a local service with a route of less than 50km. Which set of drivers' hours regulations primarily apply?

Accepted Answer

GB Domestic Rules

Answer

Assimilated (EU) Rules

Answer

AETR Rules

Answer

Working Time Directive only

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of driving time permitted in any two consecutive weeks under the assimilated (formerly EU) rules?

Accepted Answer

90 hours

Answer

100 hours

Answer

56 hours

Answer

48 hours

Question 5

You are driving a coach fitted with a digital tachograph. What is the main purpose of the 'mode switch' on the unit?

Accepted Answer

To record different activities such as driving, other work, periods of availability, and rest.

Answer

To switch between miles and kilometres.

Answer

To adjust the brightness of the display.

Answer

To manually enter your destination.

Question 6

A driver takes a reduced weekly rest period of 30 hours. What must happen to compensate for this reduction?

Accepted Answer

The reduction must be compensated for by an equivalent period of rest taken in one block before the end of the third following week.

Answer

The driver must finish work 15 hours earlier the following week.

Answer

The driver must take two consecutive full weekly rest periods afterwards.

Answer

No compensation is needed if the weekly driving hours were below 45.