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PCV CPC Case Study 88

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Daniel, a fleet compliance manager at a regional transport company, ensures that all drivers follow the European drivers' hours regulations. He is responsible for training drivers on using both analogue and digital tachographs, emphasizing the need for accurate and honest record-keeping. Daniel regularly checks tachograph records for compliance and instructs drivers on the legal consequences, including fines and licence penalties, for non-compliance or tampering with records.

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. When can drivers depart from EU drivers' hours rules, as Daniel explains? Give one answer
A For personal convenience
B To complete a delivery on time
C To reach a suitable stopping place in unforeseen events
D When running behind schedule
Correct Answer: C To reach a suitable stopping place in unforeseen events
Explanation: Departure from the rules is allowed only to reach a suitable stopping place in unforeseen events.
2. What should drivers do if they forget their digital tachograph card, according to Daniel? Give one answer
A Drive without it for that day
B Make a manual record of their hours
C Notify their employer and continue driving
D Return home to collect it
Correct Answer: D Return home to collect it
Explanation: If a driver has left their card at home, they should return home to collect it.
3. What is the maximum weekly driving limit under EU rules, as Daniel instructs? Give one answer
A 48 hours
B 56 hours
C 60 hours
D 70 hours
Correct Answer: B 56 hours
Explanation: The maximum weekly driving limit under EU regulations is 56 hours.
4. What use does Daniel describe for a workshop card with digital tachographs? Give one answer
A By qualified fitters for calibration or road tests
B For drivers to record their hours
C For enforcement officers to access data
D For fleet managers to monitor driving behaviour
Correct Answer: A By qualified fitters for calibration or road tests
Explanation: A workshop card is used by qualified fitters for calibration or road tests of digital tachographs.
5. What are the consequences of driving without a driver card, as per Daniel's guidance? Give one answer
A A fixed penalty fine
B A warning is issued
C It’s illegal and can result in prosecution
D Suspension of the vehicle's licence
Correct Answer: C It’s illegal and can result in prosecution
Explanation: Driving without a driver card in a digital-tachograph-equipped vehicle is illegal and can lead to prosecution.
6. How long must employers keep records of hours worked, as Daniel advises? Give one answer
A At least 2 years after the end of the period covered
B Indefinitely
C One year
D Six months
Correct Answer: A At least 2 years after the end of the period covered
Explanation: Employers must keep a record of hours worked for at least 2 years after the end of the period covered.
7. What must drivers do with unentered work periods on digital tachographs, as per Daniel? Give one answer
A Ignore the missing periods
B Report to their employer
C Stop driving immediately
D Take a print of activities and make a manual entry
Correct Answer: D Take a print of activities and make a manual entry
Explanation: The driver must take a print of activities and make a manual entry for any missing periods.