Question 1315 · Truck theory test
Who is responsible for making sure that a driver’s card is properly inserted into the digital tachograph unit?
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Correct answer
The driver of the vehicle.
Official explanation
Driver smart cards were introduced to prevent driving hours offences. The regulations require the driver to insert their driver smart card into the digital tachograph unit when taking charge of a vehicle.
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- Legal matters / rules of the road · Driver Records Driver Card
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