Question 1498 · Truck theory test
How long may a driver continue to drive without a driver card if their card has been lost or stolen?
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Correct answer
15 days.
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. If a card is lost or stolen the regulations require it be replaced promptly.
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- Legal matters / rules of the road · Driver Records Driver Card
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- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
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