Drivers Hours and Tachograph Rules Flashcards
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Under GB domestic drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time for a PCV driver?
Answer: 10 hours
GB domestic rules allow up to 10 hours driving per day for PCV drivers.
Which type of tachograph has been mandatory in newly registered goods and passenger vehicles in the EU since 2019?
Answer: Smart (DSRC) tachograph
Smart tachographs with DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communication) became mandatory from 2019 for new vehicles.
When must a driver produce tachograph records to an enforcement officer?
Answer: At the roadside or at the operator's premises, on demand
Records must be produced on demand at either the roadside or the operator's premises.
What is the maximum fortnightly driving limit under EU drivers' hours rules?
Answer: 90 hours
Over any two consecutive weeks, the total driving must not exceed 90 hours.
A PCV driver's digital tachograph is malfunctioning at the start of a journey. What should the driver do?
Answer: Manually write details on a paper record and continue the journey
When a tachograph is faulty, the driver must create a manual paper record of their activities for the journey.
Which of the following counts as a 'break' under EU drivers' hours rules?
Answer: Sitting quietly in the cab during a rest stop
A break is a period during which the driver does no driving or other work and is used solely for recuperation.