Question 1904 · Truck theory test
On how many days of the working week may a driver drive for more than 9 hours?
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Correct answer
2 days.
Official explanation
EU regulations on driving hours were introduced to reduce the incidence of driver fatigue, which is a known risk factor in road collisions. These regulations specify that a driver must not drive for more than 56 hours a week, with a maximum of 10 hours a day for two days, 9 hours a day for four days and at least one full rest day.
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- Legal matters / rules of the road · Driving Hours Breaks Regulations
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