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PCV CPC Case Study 87

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Charlotte, a training coordinator at a logistics firm, focuses on educating drivers about the EU drivers' hours regulations and the correct use of tachographs. She regularly conducts workshops on how to use analogue and digital tachographs and the importance of accurate record-keeping. Charlotte also oversees the collection and storage of tachograph data and ensures that drivers are informed about the legal implications of non-compliance.

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1. What does Charlotte advise drivers to do when driving multiple vehicles in a day? Give one answer
A Only record the time in the first vehicle
B Record the time manually at the end of the day
C Take their chart with them and use it in the next vehicle
D Use a new chart for each vehicle
Correct Answer: C Take their chart with them and use it in the next vehicle
Explanation: A driver must take their chart with them and use it in the next vehicle they drive.
2. What should drivers do with dirty or damaged tachograph charts, as Charlotte instructs? Give one answer
A Continue using the damaged chart
B Discard the damaged chart
C Report the damage to the employer only
D Start another chart and attach it to the damaged one
Correct Answer: D Start another chart and attach it to the damaged one
Explanation: If a chart is dirty or damaged, start another and attach it to the damaged one.
3. How does Charlotte recommend employers store tachograph charts and printouts? Give one answer
A In any form but indefinitely
B In any order for six months
C In chronological order and legible form for at least one year
D Only digitally for three years
Correct Answer: C In chronological order and legible form for at least one year
Explanation: Tachograph charts and printouts must be stored in chronological order and legible form for at least one year.
4. What is the daily rest requirement under EU drivers' hours, as taught by Charlotte? Give one answer
A 10 hours uninterrupted
B 12 hours in a 24-hour period
C A continuous 8 hours
D At least 11 hours, which can be split into two periods
Correct Answer: D At least 11 hours, which can be split into two periods
Explanation: The daily rest requirement is at least 11 hours, which can be taken in two periods.
5. How often does Charlotte suggest downloading data from driver cards? Give one answer
A Annually
B Before it overwrites the earliest records
C Every 6 months
D Once a month
Correct Answer: B Before it overwrites the earliest records
Explanation: Data should be downloaded from a driver card before it overwrites the earliest records.
6. What role does Charlotte explain for a company card with digital tachographs? Give one answer
A For drivers to log their driving hours
B For tracking vehicle location
C To lock in data recorded when their drivers use the vehicle
D To pay for fuel and maintenance
Correct Answer: C To lock in data recorded when their drivers use the vehicle
Explanation: A company card is used to lock in data recorded when their drivers use the vehicle.
7. According to Charlotte, what are the break requirements after 4.5 hours of EU driving? Give one answer
A A 60-minute break at any time
B A continuous 30-minute break
C An uninterrupted break of 45 minutes or split breaks totalling 45 minutes
D Two 15-minute breaks
Correct Answer: C An uninterrupted break of 45 minutes or split breaks totalling 45 minutes
Explanation: After 4 and a half hours of driving, an uninterrupted 45-minute break or split breaks totalling 45 minutes are required.