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  1. Under EU drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time that can be extended to 10 hours?

    Answer: 9 hours

    The standard maximum daily driving time is 9 hours, which can be extended to 10 hours no more than twice a week.

  2. What is the minimum weekly rest period for a PCV driver under EU rules?

    Answer: 45 hours

    A regular weekly rest period must be at least 45 continuous hours.

  3. A PCV driver has been driving for 4 hours and 15 minutes without a break. What must they do?

    Answer: Take a break of at least 45 minutes immediately

    After 4.5 hours of driving, a break of at least 45 minutes is required. Having driven 4 hours 15 minutes, the driver should stop soon and take the full 45-minute break.

  4. What is the maximum fortnightly driving time under EU drivers' hours regulations?

    Answer: 90 hours

    The total driving time in any two consecutive weeks must not exceed 90 hours.

  5. Under domestic drivers' hours rules in Great Britain, what is the maximum daily driving time for a PCV driver?

    Answer: 10 hours

    Under GB domestic rules, the daily driving limit is 10 hours.

  6. A PCV driver finishes work at 22:00 on Monday. What is the earliest they can start driving on Tuesday under EU rules?

    Answer: 07:00

    A regular daily rest period is at least 11 hours, so the driver cannot resume until 09:00. However, a reduced daily rest of 9 hours is permitted up to three times between weekly rests, allowing a 07:00 start.