Drivers' hours and rest periods
76 questions
What this topic tests
Hours, breaks, tachographs and vehicle security. Almost all of it is numbers, and the numbers are the whole mark — there is no judgement to apply.
- 4.5 hours of continuous driving at most, then a 45-minute break.
- That break may be split into 15 minutes followed by 30 — in that order.
- Normal daily rest is 11 hours.
- Carry enough approved charts; if one is damaged, use a spare and attach it to the damaged one.
- The recalibration date is on a plaque on or near the tachograph.
The mark people lose: Splitting the 45-minute break the wrong way round. It is 15 minutes then 30, not 30 then 15.
- A driver is convicted of obstructing an enforcement officer in the course of their duties. Under assimilated (EU) drivers' hours regulations, what's the maximum fine they can receive?
- A vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph has 2 drivers. How should they use the tachograph?
- After driving continuously for the maximum period under assimilated (EU) rules, a bus driver must take a break. What's the minimum duration of this break?
- An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?
- An enforcement officer keeps your analogue tachograph records. How should they endorse the replacement charts?
- At the end of your working week, you've driven a total of 56 hours. Under assimilated (EU) rules, what's the maximum number of hours you can drive in the following week?
- Before starting driving, which of the following should you complete on the centre field of your tachograph chart?
- Drivers must have a driver card for use in digital tachographs. Where can you obtain a replacement driver card in Great Britain?
- During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart?
- During your working day, you change to another vehicle with the same type of tachograph. How should you keep your tachograph record up-to-date?
- How can you find out when an analogue tachograph was last recalibrated?
- How can you reduce the likelihood of theft of your load when leaving your vehicle overnight?
- How can you reduce the risk of your lorry or trailer being stolen?
- How long is a digital tachograph driver card valid?
- How many days does a driver card normally cover?
- How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre?
- The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?
- The time is 10am. You've been driving non-stop since 6am. Under assimilated (EU) rules, what's the longest you may now drive without a break?
- Under assimilated (EU) drivers' hours regulations, a 45-minute break must be taken after 4.5 hours of driving. What shorter breaks can this be split into?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, a driver must take regular breaks from driving. What maximum period of continuous driving is allowed?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, what's the maximum daily driving time allowed?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, what's the maximum driving time allowed in any 2 consecutive weeks?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, what's the normal weekly rest period that must be taken?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, you can drive for a maximum of 9 hours a day. On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, you may drive for up to 9 hours a day. What maximum may this be increased to on 2 days of the week?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours. For how many times between weekly rest periods is this allowed?
- Under assimilated (EU) rules, your minimum daily rest is 11 hours. On 3 days of the week this may be reduced to what length of time?
- What can happen to drivers who break assimilated (EU) tachograph regulations?
- What does a tachograph record?
- What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve?
- What does this tachograph chart symbol mean?
- What is the 'mode' switch on a tachograph used to record?
- What must the driver do when they leave their bus unattended?
- What must you do when driving under the rules for domestic drivers' hours?
- What must you do when using a vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph?
- What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?
- What period of time makes up a driver's week?
- What security precautions should you take if you're carrying a high-value load and have to park and sleep overnight in the cab?
- What should you do if you feel tired after driving for 2.5 hours?
- What should you do if you have to leave your vehicle unattended for a very short time?
- What should you do if you start to feel tired or unable to concentrate while you're driving?
- What should you do if you suddenly become tired while you're driving on a motorway?
- What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?
- What should you do if you're asked to leave your bus by an official who’s not in uniform?
- What should you do to prevent your load from being stolen?
- What's most likely to cause tiredness?
- When are bus operators required to use tachographs for regular journeys?
- When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record?
- When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?
- When must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated?
- When should your trailer be fitted with a kingpin or drawbar lock?
- Where can you get a replacement driver tachograph card?
- Where can you stop if you feel tired while you're driving on a motorway?
- Where should you park your trailer if you have to leave it unattended?
- Which authority must you contact if your tachograph card is lost or stolen?
- Which of the following is good practice in keeping your lorry and its load safe?
- Which symbol on your tachograph shows your break/rest period?
- While you're driving, you notice your tachograph is not working. What should you do?
- Who's responsible for the issue of tachograph charts to a bus or lorry driver?
- Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled?
- Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?
- You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart?
- Your vehicle breaks down during a journey. You continue by driving in another vehicle with the same type of tachograph. What must you do with your tachograph chart?
- Your vehicle is fitted with an analogue tachograph. What should you do if you need to exceed the normal drivers' hours due to an emergency?
- You're driving a bus with 18 seats on a day trip from London to Scotland. Which drivers' hours rules should you use?
- You're driving a lorry at night. What can you do to help yourself stay alert?
- You're driving a lorry. During the journey you begin to feel ill and are unable to concentrate. What should you do?
- You're driving a lorry on a motorway and you start to feel drowsy. What should you do when there are no service areas or exits for some distance?
- You're driving under assimilated (EU) drivers' hours. How is a week defined under these rules?
- You're driving under assimilated (EU) tachograph regulations and lose your driver card. When must you inform the relevant authority?
- You're making a journey with a co-driver. When the other person is driving, how should you show this time?
- You're often involved in the carrying of high-value goods. What security measures can you adopt?
- You're planning to carry high-value goods on a regular basis. Whose advice should you seek?
- You've been driving a lorry without a break for 4.5 hours. Under assimilated (EU) rules, you must now take a break. How long must this break be?
- You've been driving non-stop since 5am. The time is now 9:30am. Under assimilated (EU) rules, what length of break must you take?