Drivers Hours and Rest Periods
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Why are driver’s hours under close control? Pick three answers.
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Altering drivers’ hour’s records with intent to deceive or tampering with the tachograph is against the law and could lead to a prison sentence.
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Altering drivers’ hour’s records with intent to deceive or tampering with the tachograph is against the law and could lead to a prison sentence.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Drivers who break EC tachograph regulations (Pick two answers)
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You are the driver and make take responsibility to ensure that you comply with the driver hours and tachograph rules.
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You are the driver and make take responsibility to ensure that you comply with the driver hours and tachograph rules.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
When using a tachograph which of the following apply? (Pick two answers.)
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Make sure you carry enough approved tachograph charts for your journey. Keep your spare charts in a plastic wallet to ensure they remain clean and undamaged.
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Make sure you carry enough approved tachograph charts for your journey. Keep your spare charts in a plastic wallet to ensure they remain clean and undamaged.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
The tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. It can be repaired on return to base, if this is within:
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If the tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty you should take it to an approved tachograph repairer as soon as possible if your vehicle cant return to base within a week of the discovery of the fault then you must have it repaired on your journey.
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If the tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty you should take it to an approved tachograph repairer as soon as possible if your vehicle cant return to base within a week of the discovery of the fault then you must have it repaired on your journey.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Tachograph records must be available for inspection. If an enforcement officer keeps one of your charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?
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If an enforcement officer retains a record chart, the driver should ask the officer to sign the back of the replacement chart with there name, telephone number and the number of charts retained.
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If an enforcement officer retains a record chart, the driver should ask the officer to sign the back of the replacement chart with there name, telephone number and the number of charts retained.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Mark two answers. When an enforcement officer keeps your tachograph, the officer should sign the replacement chart with their:
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The enforcement officer should also record the number of charted retained. Alternatively a receipt may be issued.
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The enforcement officer should also record the number of charted retained. Alternatively a receipt may be issued.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?
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Your employer should supply you with enough tachograph charts for your journey. Always carry spares in case any get damaged or dirty or are taken for inspection.
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Your employer should supply you with enough tachograph charts for your journey. Always carry spares in case any get damaged or dirty or are taken for inspection.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Under EC rules the driver must take a break after a continuous driving period of:
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It is essential that you don’t become drowsy through driving for excessively long periods. EC rules are placed in to prevent this.
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It is essential that you don’t become drowsy through driving for excessively long periods. EC rules are placed in to prevent this.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
You have been driving non stop since 5am. The time is now 9.30 am. Under the EC rules you must have a break of at least:
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You must ensure that you take an uninterrupted break of 45 minutes after four and half hours driving. This break may be replaced by two shorter breaks of 15 minutes and 30 minutes. During any break you must not drive or undertake any other work.
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You must ensure that you take an uninterrupted break of 45 minutes after four and half hours driving. This break may be replaced by two shorter breaks of 15 minutes and 30 minutes. During any break you must not drive or undertake any other work.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Under EC rules what is the maximum daily driving time allowed?
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You are allowed to extend your daily driving time twice a week to ten hours a day. A ‘day’ is generally a 24 hour period beginning with the resumption of driving or other work after the last daily or weekly rest period.
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You are allowed to extend your daily driving time twice a week to ten hours a day. A ‘day’ is generally a 24 hour period beginning with the resumption of driving or other work after the last daily or weekly rest period.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Under EC rules your minimum daily rest is 11 hours. On three days of the week it may be reduced to:
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Under EC rules you must have a minimum daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours. A reduced daily rest period is any period of rest of at least 9 hours but less then 11 hours.
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Under EC rules you must have a minimum daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours. A reduced daily rest period is any period of rest of at least 9 hours but less then 11 hours.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Under EC rules your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours but NOT more often than:
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It’s vital that you are fit and well before starting any journey. Make sure you get enough sleep. Accidents are often caused by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
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It’s vital that you are fit and well before starting any journey. Make sure you get enough sleep. Accidents are often caused by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Under EC rules your normal daily rest period should be at least:
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Drivers hours and rest periods are controlled in the interest of road safety. It’s a serious offence to break these rules and anyone doing so is liable to get heavily fined and even imprisonment
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Drivers hours and rest periods are controlled in the interest of road safety. It’s a serious offence to break these rules and anyone doing so is liable to get heavily fined and even imprisonment
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Under EC rules what is the normal weekly rest that must be taken:
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A working week is defined as a maximum of six 24 hour periods from when you finished your last weekly rest, after which the driver must take a weekly rest which normally would be at least 45 consecutive hours.
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A working week is defined as a maximum of six 24 hour periods from when you finished your last weekly rest, after which the driver must take a weekly rest which normally would be at least 45 consecutive hours.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
When a vehicle has two drivers each driver should?
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Your tachograph chart is your personal work record and as such should reflect the hours that you drive or you carry out other work. The law requires these charts to be held on file by your employer for a period of at least one year, extended to 2 years if used as compliance to working time regulations.
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Your tachograph chart is your personal work record and as such should reflect the hours that you drive or you carry out other work. The law requires these charts to be held on file by your employer for a period of at least one year, extended to 2 years if used as compliance to working time regulations.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
You are driving on a motorway and you suddenly become tired. What should you do?
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If you’re driving long distances on a motorway take plenty of rest stops. Many accidents have been blamed on drivers falling asleep at the wheel, If you feel yourself becoming tired, stop at the next service station and rest.
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If you’re driving long distances on a motorway take plenty of rest stops. Many accidents have been blamed on drivers falling asleep at the wheel, If you feel yourself becoming tired, stop at the next service station and rest.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
You are feeling tired when driving on a motorway. Where should you stop?
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Travelling long distances on a motorway can have a mesmerising effect. Any lack of concentration however brief could lead to an accident.
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Travelling long distances on a motorway can have a mesmerising effect. Any lack of concentration however brief could lead to an accident.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
You have to leave you vehicle unattended for a very short time. You should:
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Take all precautions you can to eliminate opportunities for theft. Lock you vehicle especially when making deliveries and leaving the vehicle unattended
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Take all precautions you can to eliminate opportunities for theft. Lock you vehicle especially when making deliveries and leaving the vehicle unattended
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
The time is 10am. You have been driving non stop since 6am. Under EC rules what is the longest you may now drive without a break?
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The maximum driving period under EC rules is 4 hours 30 minutes, after which you must take a break of a minimum 45 minutes. Planning you journey will allow you to take your statutory break periods in a safe place.
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The maximum driving period under EC rules is 4 hours 30 minutes, after which you must take a break of a minimum 45 minutes. Planning you journey will allow you to take your statutory break periods in a safe place.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Under EC rules you may only drive up to nine hours daily. On two days of the week this may be increased to a maximum of:
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Don’t drive for more than a maximum of hours allowed. You are permitted to extend the daily nine hours to ten hours twice in a fixed week of 00:00 Mon to 24:00 the following Sun.
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Don’t drive for more than a maximum of hours allowed. You are permitted to extend the daily nine hours to ten hours twice in a fixed week of 00:00 Mon to 24:00 the following Sun.
