2.ENG: Drivers Hours and Rest Periods

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

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Keep a written record of driving time only
Keep a written record of hours worked
Only record any driving off public roads
Always use a vehicle fitted with a tachograph

What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?

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48 hours
5 days
7 days
24 hours

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

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Put in a new chart on your return to the vehicle
Switch to rest mode to record the break
Remove the chart and make a manual record of the break period
Leave the chart in the vehicle and record the changes on the back

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?

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30 minutes
45 minutes
40 minutes
35 minutes

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

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Keep stopping at regular intervals for rest
Continue your journey and keep your windows open
Stop in a safe place and seek help
Increase your speed to finish your work earlier

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

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In a public car park
On secure premises
On the public highway
In a quiet residential area

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

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Two weeks
One day
One week
Three days

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

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The vehicle owner
You, the driver
Your transport manager
The officer

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

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3 hours
4 hours
5.5 hours
4.5 hours

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

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13 hours
14 hours
11 hours
8 hours

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

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42 hours
45 hours
41 hours
40 hours

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

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Use a separate tachograph chart for every driving period
Share the same tachograph chart
Use their own tachograph chart
Not use the tachograph for such duties

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

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A
B
C
D

What does this tachograph chart symbol mean?

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Other work
Chart not required
Driving
Driver at rest

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?

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34
38
36
40

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

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Leave by the next exit and find a place to stop
Stop on the verge of the motorway and rest
Stop on the next slip road and rest
Stop on the hard shoulder and rest

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

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On the hard shoulder
At a service station
On a slip road
In a deceleration lane

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?

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45 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
40 minutes

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

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28
7
21
14

How long is a digital tachograph driver smart card valid?

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Five years
One year
Three years
Ten years

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

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85 hours
105 hours
100 hours
90 hours

Why are goods vehicle drivers’ hours of work controlled?

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To ensure fair road use
To encourage vehicle sympathy
To help road safety
To improve vehicle security

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

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Fuel economy
Road safety
Journey planning
Traffic calming

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

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Every 10 hours
Every 36 hours
Every 48 hours
Every 24 hours

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

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Continue to use the chart
Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged one
Use a spare chart and destroy the damaged one
Continue with the same chart and enter the details in writing

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?

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Open the window and turn down the heating
Slow down and use the hazard warning lights
Increase your speed to get to the next service area sooner
Stop on the hard shoulder and rest

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

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Make sure all doors and windows are locked
Discuss your load with members of the public
Have wind deflectors fitted
Give a lift to a stranger

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

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Park with the rear doors close to another vehicle
Park with the rear doors well away from another vehicle
Park with the front doors close to another vehicle
Park with the front doors well away from another vehicle

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

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Make sure the doors and windows are secure
Lock the doors but leave a window open for ventilation
Stay at the same location regularly
Park in a quiet, unlit, non-residential area

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

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Vary your routes and rest stops
Always discuss details of your load
Give lifts to anyone for added security
Keep your journeys to a strict routine

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

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When it’s being driven on a motorway
When it’s being driven abroad
When it’s left unattended
When it’s being used partially loaded

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

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Details of the goods carried
The amount of daily rest taken prior to starting the shift
The name and address of your employer
The starting point of your day’s journey

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?

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Use the chart that’s already in the other vehicle
Take the chart with you and use it in the other vehicle
Install a new chart in the other vehicle
Record your driving hours in a record book

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

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Parking in a quiet area, out of sight
Making sure the back doors are accessible
Showing your papers to anyone who stops you
Parking in a well-lit lorry park

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

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Keep plenty of cool, fresh air moving through the cab
Drive faster to get to your destination sooner
Keep the cab warm and comfortable
Eat a heavy meal before setting off

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

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Fit an alarm and immobiliser
Park alongside another vehicle or a wall
Park in quiet areas, away from other vehicles
Use the same route and stop in the same places for your rest periods

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

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Your local crime-prevention officer
Your local road-safety officer
Other operators in your area
Other drivers in your area

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

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00:00 hours Sunday to 24:00 hours the following Saturday
Any 7 consecutive days
Any 56 hours driven
00:00 hours Monday to 24:00 hours the following Sunday

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

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Report it to the nearest police station
Phone the vehicle testing authority and report the fault
Stop immediately and don’t drive until it’s been repaired
Continue your journey but make a manual record

What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?

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They can be given three warnings
They can have their passport withdrawn
They can be let off if they’re new to using tachographs
They can be heavily fined

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

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Carry enough approved charts
Use damaged charts if they’re clean
Use dirty charts if they’re undamaged
Reuse charts twice

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

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With their service number
With their name
With their home address
With their date of birth

Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?

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To record when you’ve been in a traffic delay
For recording extra loading duties and overtime
As a defence against a speeding prosecution
To replace the original chart if it gets dirty

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?

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At least 60 minutes
At least 15 minutes
At least 45 minutes
At least 30 minutes

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

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10 hours, extended to 11 hours on two days of the week
9 hours, extended to 10 hours on two days of the week
10 hours, extended to 11 hours on three days of the week
9 hours, extended to 11 hours on three days of the week

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?

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7 hours
9 hours
8 hours
10 hours

Under EU rules, your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours. For how many days per week is this allowed?

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Three days
Two days
Four days
One day

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

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As driving time
As a daily rest period
As a weekly rest period
As a break in daily driving

What does a tachograph record?

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Driving time
Engine temperature
Load weight
Fuel consumption

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

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Weekly rest periods
Who’s driving
Other work
Illness

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?

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Continue using the same tachograph chart, without any explanation or record
Remove the tachograph chart and tell your employer the reason
Remove the tachograph chart and make a manual record of the rest of the journey
Continue using the same tachograph chart and write an explanation on the back

What’s most likely to cause tiredness?

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Making frequent and regular stops
Having insufficient breaks from driving
Taking driving breaks on board the vehicle
Using vehicles with automatic gearboxes

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

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Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so
Speed up to get to your destination sooner
Wind down a window and carry on
Switch on the radio and complete your journey

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

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Slow down to a safer speed
Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so
Reduce your planned driving time to three hours
Take a less busy route

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

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Leave the keys available in case of obstruction
Secure the vehicle and lock the doors
Leave a note in the window explaining you’ll be back soon
Keep the engine running but lock the doors

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?

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10 hours
11.5 hours
9.5 hours
11 hours

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?

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One day
Three days
Two days
Four days

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?

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One of 15 minutes, plus one of 30
One of 40 minutes, plus one of 5
One of 10 minutes, plus one of 35
One of 20 minutes, plus one of 25

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

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Within 5 days
Within 14 days
Within 28 days
Within 7 days

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

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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
The police
A tachograph centre

Where can you get a replacement driver tachograph card?

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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Any MOT test centre
A tachograph centre
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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?

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£4000
£3000
Unlimited
£5000

When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record?

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If your journey is over 50 miles
If there are two or more drivers
At no time
When you have no spare charts

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

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A working period of 56 hours
Any seven-day period
Between 00:00 hours and 24:00 hours six days later
Between 00:00 hours on Monday and 24:00 hours the following Sunday

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

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Control card
Driver card
Company card
Workshop card

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities?

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Workshop card
Control card
Company card
CPC card

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

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Highways England
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
A tachograph calibration centre
The Post Office

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

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The local MOT testing centre
The authorised calibration centre
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The driver’s employer

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

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By checking the vehicle’s service record
By contacting the vehicle’s manufacturer
From a plaque on or near the tachograph
From a date on the tachograph chart

When must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated?

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Every eight years
Every six years
Every two years
Every four years

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?

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Take it with you, and use it in the new vehicle
Take it with you for security, but use a new chart in the new vehicle
Telephone the testing authority for permission to drive without a chart
Leave it in the broken-down vehicle

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

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Every five years
Every year
Every two years
Every six years

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