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Drivers' hours and rest periods

Question 1 of 72

Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled?

Question 2 of 72

What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve?

Question 3 of 72

What must you do when driving under the rules for domestic drivers' hours?

Question 4 of 72

You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart?

Question 5 of 72

What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?

Question 6 of 72

What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?

Question 7 of 72

During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart?

Question 8 of 72

You've been driving a lorry without a break for four-and-a-half hours. Under EU rules, you must now take a break. How long must this break be?

Question 9 of 72

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?

Question 10 of 72

You're driving a lorry. During the journey you begin to feel ill and are unable to concentrate. What should you do?

Question 11 of 72

What should you do to prevent your load from being stolen?

Question 12 of 72

How can you reduce the likelihood of theft of your load when leaving your vehicle overnight?

Question 13 of 72

What security precautions should you take if you're carrying a high-value load and have to park and sleep overnight in the cab?

Question 14 of 72

You're often involved in the carrying of high-value goods. What security measures can you adopt?

Question 15 of 72

Where should you park your trailer if you have to leave it unattended?

Question 16 of 72

When should your trailer be fitted with a kingpin or drawbar lock?

Question 17 of 72

Before starting driving, which of the following should you complete on the centre field of your tachograph chart?

Question 18 of 72

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?

Question 19 of 72

Which of the following is good practice in keeping your lorry and its load safe?

Question 20 of 72

You're driving a lorry at night. What can you do to help yourself stay alert?

Question 21 of 72

How can you reduce the risk of your lorry or trailer being stolen?

Question 22 of 72

You're planning to carry high-value goods on a regular basis. Whose advice should you seek?

Question 23 of 72

What period of time makes up a driver's week?

Question 24 of 72

While you're driving, you notice your tachograph isn't working. What should you do?

Question 25 of 72

What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?

Question 26 of 72

What must you do when using a vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph?

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Question 27 of 72

The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?

Question 28 of 72

An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?

Question 29 of 72

An enforcement officer keeps your analogue tachograph records. How should they endorse the replacement charts?

Question 30 of 72

Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?

Question 31 of 72

Under EU rules, a driver must take regular breaks from driving. What maximum period of continuous driving is allowed?

Question 32 of 72

You've been driving non-stop since 5.00 am. The time is now 9.30 am. Under EU rules, what length of break must you take?

Question 33 of 72

Under EU rules, what's the maximum daily driving time allowed?

Question 34 of 72

Under EU rules, your minimum daily rest is 11 hours. On three days of the week this may be reduced to what length of time?

Question 35 of 72

Under EU rules, your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours. For how many times between weekly rest periods is this allowed?

Question 36 of 72

Under EU rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be?

Question 37 of 72

Under EU rules, what's the normal weekly rest period that must be taken?

Question 38 of 72

A vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph has two drivers. How should they use the tachograph?

Question 39 of 72

You're making a journey with a co-driver. When the other person is driving, how should you show this time?

Question 40 of 72

What does a tachograph record?

Question 41 of 72

Which symbol on your tachograph shows your break/rest period?

Question 42 of 72

What does this tachograph chart symbol mean?

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Question 43 of 72

What is the 'mode' switch on a tachograph used to record?

Question 44 of 72

At the end of your working week, you've driven a total of 56 hours. Under EU rules, what's the maximum number of hours you can drive in the following week?

Question 45 of 72

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?

Question 46 of 72

What's most likely to cause tiredness?

Question 47 of 72

What should you do if you start to feel tired or unable to concentrate while you're driving?

Question 48 of 72

What should you do if you feel tired after driving for two-and-a-half hours?

Question 49 of 72

What should you do if you suddenly become tired while you're driving on a motorway?

Question 50 of 72

Where can you stop if you feel tired while you're driving on a motorway?

Question 51 of 72

What should you do if you have to leave your vehicle unattended for a very short time?

Question 52 of 72

The time is 10.00 am. You've been driving non-stop since 6.00 am. Under EU rules, what's the longest you may now drive without a break?

Question 53 of 72

Under EU rules, you may drive for up to nine hours a day. What maximum may this be increased to on two days of the week?

Question 54 of 72

Under EU rules, you can drive for a maximum of nine hours a day. On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours?

Question 55 of 72

How many days does a driver's smart card normally cover?

Question 56 of 72

Under 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?

Question 57 of 72

You're driving under EU tachograph regulations and lose your smart card. When must you inform the relevant authority?

Question 58 of 72

How long is a digital tachograph driver smart card valid?

Question 59 of 72

Which authority must you contact if your tachograph card is lost or stolen?

Question 60 of 72

Where can you get a replacement driver tachograph card?

Question 61 of 72

A driver is convicted of obstructing an enforcement officer in the course of their duties. Under EU drivers' hours regulations, what's the maximum fine they can receive?

Question 62 of 72

When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record?

Question 63 of 72

You're driving under EU drivers' hours. How is a week defined under these rules?

Question 64 of 72

Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when they're recalibrating the tachograph?

Question 65 of 72

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities?

Question 66 of 72

Drivers must have a driver smart card for use in digital tachographs. Where can you obtain a replacement smart card in Great Britain?

Question 67 of 72

Who's responsible for the issue of tachograph charts to a bus or lorry driver?

Question 68 of 72

How can you find out when an analogue tachograph was last recalibrated?

Question 69 of 72

When must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated?

Question 70 of 72

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?

Question 71 of 72

Under EU rules, what's the maximum driving time allowed in any two consecutive weeks?

Question 72 of 72

How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre?

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