Drivers Hours & Rest Periods Heavy Vehicle by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 12, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Drivers Hours & Rest Periods Heavy Vehicle 1. 36. 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? Stop on the hard shoulder and rest 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 2. 72. Where can you stop if you feel tired while you're driving on a motorway? On the hard shoulder At a service station On a slip road In a deceleration lane 3. 5. What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged? Continue with the same chart and enter the details in writing Use a spare chart and destroy the damaged one Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged one Continue to use the chart 4. 32. How long is a digital tachograph driver card valid? One year Three years Five years Ten years 5. 19. Under EU rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be? 8 hours 11 hours 13 hours 14 hours 6. 25. You're driving a lorry. During the journey you begin to feel ill and are unable to concentrate. What should you do? Stop in a safe place and seek help Continue your journey and keep your windows open Increase your speed to finish your work earlier Keep stopping at regular intervals for rest 7. 14. You're often involved in the carrying of high-value goods. What security measures can you adopt? 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 8. 67. What security precautions should you take if you're carrying a high-value load and have to park and sleep overnight in the cab? Lock the doors but leave a window open for ventilation Make sure the doors and windows are secure Stay at the same location regularly Park in a quiet, unlit, non-residential area 9. 42. 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? At least 15 minutes At least 30 minutes At least 45 minutes At least 60 minutes 10. 26. The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired? One day Three days One week Two weeks 11. 30. Under EU rules, what's the maximum daily driving time allowed? 9 hours, extended to 11 hours on three days of the week 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 12. 16. An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart? You, the driver Your transport manager The vehicle owner The officer 13. 18. Why should you carry spare tachograph charts? As a defence against a speeding prosecution To record when you've been in a traffic delay For recording extra loading duties and overtime To replace the original chart if it gets dirty 14. 53. Under EU rules, your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours. For how many times between weekly rest periods is this allowed? Once Twice Three times Four times 15. 44. When must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated? Every two years Every four years Every six years Every eight years 16. 54. How many days does a driver card normally cover? 7 14 21 28 17. 43. What must you do when driving under the rules for domestic drivers' hours? Keep a written record of hours worked Only record any driving off public roads Keep a written record of driving time only Always use a vehicle fitted with a tachograph 18. 3. You're driving under EU drivers' hours. How is a week defined under these rules? Between 00.00 hours on Monday and 24.00 hours the following Sunday Any seven-day period Between 00.00 hours and 24.00 hours six days later A working period of 56 hours 19. 17. 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? 30 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 20. 31. While you're driving, you notice your tachograph isn't working. What should you do? Stop immediately and don't drive until it's been repaired Report it to the nearest police station Phone the vehicle testing authority and report the fault Continue your journey but make a manual record 21. 70. 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? One day Two day Three day Four day 22. 65. How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre? Every year Every two years Every five years Every six years 23. 55. Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled? To encourage vehicle sympathy To help road safety To ensure fair road use To improve vehicle security 24. 60. How can you reduce the likelihood of theft of your load when leaving your vehicle overnight? Park with the rear doors close to another vehicle Park with the rear doors well away from another vehicle Park with the front doors well away from another vehicle Park with the front doors close to another vehicle 25. 40. 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? 9.5 hours 10 hours 11 hours 11.5 hours 26. 11. An enforcement officer keeps your analogue tachograph records. How should they endorse the replacement charts? With their name With their service number With their home address With their date of birth 27. 24. Where should you park your trailer if you have to leave it unattended? In a public car park On the public highway On secure premises In a quiet residential area 28. 63. What is the 'mode' switch on a tachograph used to record? Who's driving Illness Weekly rest periods Other work 29. 27. 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? 7 hours 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 30. 62. What's most likely to cause tiredness? Making frequent and regular stops Taking driving breaks on board the vehicle Having insufficient breaks from driving Using vehicles with automatic gearboxes 31. 1. 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? 15 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 32. 61. Which symbol on your tachograph shows your break/rest period? A. B. C. D. 33. 33. What should you do to prevent your load from being stolen? Give a lift to a stranger Make sure all doors and windows are locked Discuss your load with members of the public Have wind deflectors fitted 34. 47. What does a tachograph record? Load weight Driving time Fuel consumption Engine temperature 35. 4. What period of time makes up a driver's week? 00.00 hours Monday to 24.00 hours the following Sunday 00.00 hours Sunday to 24.00 hours the following Saturday Any 7 consecutive days Any 56 hours driven 36. 20. What does this tachograph chart symbol mean? Driver at rest Chart not required Other work Driving 37. 22. 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? One of 10 minutes, plus one of 35 One of 15 minutes, plus one of 30 One of 20 minutes, plus one of 25 One of 40 minutes, plus one of 5 38. 56. You're driving a lorry at night. What can you do to help yourself stay alert? Eat a heavy meal before setting off Keep plenty of cool, fresh air moving through the cab Keep the cab warm and comfortable Drive faster to get to your destination sooner 39. 57. What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve? Fuel economy Road safety Traffic calming Journey planning 40. 13. What should you do if you start to feel tired or unable to concentrate while you're driving? Stop as soon as it's safe to do so Wind down a window and carry on Switch on the radio and complete your journey Speed up to get to your destination sooner 41. 58. You're planning to carry high-value goods on a regular basis. Whose advice should you seek? Other drivers in your area Your local crime-prevention officer Other operators in your area Your local road-safety officer 42. 29. You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart? Every 10 hours Every 24 hours Every 36 hours Every 48 hours 43. 52. Under EU rules, a driver must take regular breaks from driving. What maximum period of continuous driving is allowed? 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 5.5 hours 44. 2. You're making a journey with a co-driver. When the other person is driving, how should you show this time? As a daily rest period As a weekly rest period As a break in daily driving As driving time 45. 45. What should you do if you feel tired after driving for two-and-a-half hours? Slow down to a safer speed Reduce your planned driving time to three hours Stop as soon as it's safe to do so Take a less busy route 46. 49. What should you do if you have to leave your vehicle unattended for a very short time? Leave a note in the window explaining you'll be back soon Leave the keys available in case of obstruction Keep the engine running but lock the doors Secure the vehicle and lock the doors 47. 35. Which authority must you contact if your tachograph card is lost or stolen? The police The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency A tachograph centre The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 48. 39. What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations? They can be given three warnings They can have their passport withdrawn They can be heavily fined They can be let off if they're new to using tachographs 49. 41. You're driving under EU tachograph regulations and lose your driver card. When must you inform the relevant authority? Within 5 days Within 7 days Within 14 days Within 28 days 50. 69. Where can you get a replacement driver tachograph card? The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Any MOT test centre A tachograph centre 51. 28. 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? Leave it in the broken-down 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 Take it with you, and use it in the new vehicle 52. 66. When should your trailer be fitted with a kingpin or drawbar lock? When it's being driven on a motorway When it's being driven abroad When it's being used partially loaded When it's left unattended 53. 34. How can you find out when an analogue tachograph was last recalibrated? From a date on the tachograph chart By contacting the vehicle's manufacturer By checking the vehicle's service record From a plaque on or near the tachograph 54. 9. How can you reduce the risk of your lorry or trailer being stolen? Fit an alarm and immobiliser Park alongside another vehicle or a wall Use the same route and stop in the same places for your rest periods Park in quiet areas, away from other vehicles 55. 21. Under EU rules, what's the normal weekly rest period that must be taken? 40 hours 41 hours 42 hours 45 hours 56. 15. What period of time does one tachograph chart cover? 24 hours 48 hours 5 days 7 days 57. 37. Drivers must have a driver card for use in digital tachographs. Where can you obtain a replacement driver card in Great Britain? The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency National Highways A tachograph calibration centre The Post Office 58. 51. EU drivers' hours regulations say that any driver who fails to comply with, or obstructs, an enforcement officer in the course of their duties can face an unlimited fine. Continue using the same tachograph chart and write an explanation on the back Remove the tachograph chart and make a manual record of the rest of the journey Continue using the same tachograph chart, without any explanation or record Remove the tachograph chart and tell your employer the reason 59. 50. 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? Unlimited £3000 £4000 £5000 60. 68. During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart? Leave the chart in the vehicle and record the changes on the back 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 61. 10. Under EU rules, what's the maximum driving time allowed in any two consecutive weeks? 85 hours 90 hours 100 hours 105 hours 62. 23. 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? Use the chart that's already in the other vehicle Take the chart with you and use it in the other vehicle Record your driving hours in a record book Install a new chart in the other vehicle 63. 38. 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? 34 36 38 40 64. 1. When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record? If there are two or more drivers If your journey is over 50 miles At no time When you have no spare charts 65. 46. A vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph has two drivers. How should they use the tachograph? Share the same tachograph chart Use a separate tachograph chart for every driving period Use their own tachograph chart Not use the tachograph for such duties 66. 48. Before starting driving, which of the following should you complete on the centre field of your tachograph chart? The starting point of your day's journey Details of the goods carried The name and address of your employer The amount of daily rest taken prior to starting the shift 67. 6. What must you do when using a vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph? Carry enough approved charts Use damaged charts if they're clean Use dirty charts if they're undamaged Reuse charts twice 68. 64. Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when they're recalibrating the tachograph? Control card Company card Driver card Workshop card 69. 7. What should you do if you suddenly become tired while you're driving on a motorway? Stop on the hard shoulder and rest Leave by the next exit and find a place to stop Stop on the next slip road and rest Stop on the verge of the motorway and rest 70. 71. Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities? Control card CPC card Company card Workshop card 71. 59. Which of the following is good practice in keeping your lorry and its load safe? Parking in a quiet area, out of sight Making sure the back doors are accessible Parking in a well-lit lorry park Showing your papers to anyone who stops you 72. 8. Who's responsible for the issue of tachograph charts to a bus or lorry driver? The driver's employer The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The authorised calibration centre The local MOT testing centre Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
