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PCV CPC Case Study 82

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Alex, a transport manager in a logistics company, is responsible for ensuring compliance with European regulations on drivers' hours and the use of tachographs. His duties include monitoring driving times, rest breaks, and ensuring proper use of both analogue and digital tachographs. Alex must also educate drivers about the importance of accurate record-keeping and the legal consequences of non-compliance, such as heavy fines or licence loss. He oversees the maintenance of tachograph records and ensures that drivers carry the necessary documents for inspections.

There are 7 multiple choice questions in this PCV CPC case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 6 out of 7 to pass.

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1. What is Alex's main purpose in controlling drivers' hours? Give one answer
A Ensuring road safety and fair competition
B Maximizing drivers' working hours
C Minimizing vehicle maintenance
D Reducing transportation costs
Correct Answer: A Ensuring road safety and fair competition
Explanation: Controlling drivers' hours aims to ensure road safety and fair competition.
2. Which device does Alex monitor for recording drivers' hours? Give one answer
A GPS Tracker
B Odometer
C Speedometer
D Tachograph
Correct Answer: D Tachograph
Explanation: A tachograph records drivers' hours, rest periods, distance covered, and speed.
3. How long does Alex ensure tachograph records are kept for inspection? Give one answer
A Current day and previous 28 days
B Previous 15 days
C Previous 60 days
D Previous 7 days
Correct Answer: A Current day and previous 28 days
Explanation: Tachograph records must be available for the current day and previous 28 days.
4. What is the maximum validity period of a driver card in Alex's management? Give one answer
A 1 year
B 10 years
C 3 years
D 5 years
Correct Answer: D 5 years
Explanation: Driver cards for digital tachographs are valid for a maximum of 5 years.
5. What must Alex's drivers do if their driver card is lost or stolen? Give one answer
A Continue driving without reporting
B Report only if they find it
C Report to DVLA within 7 days
D Wait for automatic replacement
Correct Answer: C Report to DVLA within 7 days
Explanation: Lost or stolen driver cards must be reported to DVLA within 7 days.
6. What does Alex include in the 'other work' mode on a tachograph? Give one answer
A Break times
B Meal times
C Personal errands
D Vehicle checks, loading, and training
Correct Answer: D Vehicle checks, loading, and training
Explanation: Other work' includes vehicle checks, loading/unloading, attending training, and travel to join a vehicle.
7. What does Alex require if a digital tachograph becomes faulty? Give one answer
A Continue using without a record
B Make a manual temporary record
C Only report the fault
D Stop using the vehicle
Correct Answer: B Make a manual temporary record
Explanation: If a digital tachograph becomes faulty, drivers must make a manual temporary record.