Drivers Hours, Working Time And Record Keeping Flashcards
The daily driving period shall not exceed…
9 hours.
Twice in a fixed week the daily driving period can be extended to…
10 hours.
Total weekly driving time may not exceed…
56 hours.
Total fortnightly driving time may not exceed…
90 hours.
What times make up a fixed week?
Monday 00:00 - Sunday 23:59
When and how long should breaks be taken?
Every 4.5 hours at latest a break of 45 minutes should be taken.
How can breaks be split up within a 4.5 hour period?
One break of 15 minutes, followed by another break of 30 minutes.
What is the daily rest period?
11 hours within a 24 hour period.
What is the exception of daily rest periods?
They can go down from 11 to 9 hours a maximum of 3 times a week.
How long is weekly rest?
45 hours.
What is the exception of weekly rest?
Every second week can be 24 hours for a reduced rest period.
When must EU drivers return home?
Every 4 weeks.
GB Domestic hours rules - how long can you drive for in a 24 hour period?
Maximum 10 hours.
GB Domestic Hours Rules - How long can you be ‘on duty’ for in a 24 hour period?
11 hours total.
What breaks for a total 0-6 hours work?
15 minutes.
What breaks for a total of 06:01 and 9 hours work?
30 minutes.
What breaks for a total of 9+ hours?
45 minutes.
How to calculate average weekly working time?
Hours worked / number of weeks in the reference period.
When should an analogue tachograph be recalibrated?
Every 6 years.
How long should tachograph records be kept?
12 months.
How often should a digital tachograph be recalibrated?
Every 2 years.
What date did all new vehicles have a digital tachograph fixed?
1st May, 2006
Who issues a drivers digital tachograph card?
The DVLA
