Because the truck was registered in March 2012, Jenny is using her digital tachograph card to record her activities. What should Phil do?

Explanation: • Put his digital tachograph card into slot 1: No, as the driver. Jenny should have her card in slot 1.
• Nothing as he is not driving the truck today: No. EU561/2006 says that where a driver drives, even for a short time, then s/he must keep a record of all work activities for the entire calendar week. As Phil knows he will be driving later in the week he should be keeping a record of his other work now. EU 561/2006 also states that 'where a person is available to drive' then they must keep a record. As Phil holds the correct licence to drive this truck, he is 'available to drive'.
• Make a manual entry into the tachograph once they return to base: No, if the tachograph is available to him, as it is under these circumstances, he should use it to record his duty.
• Put his digital tachograph card into slot 2: Yes, and he should be recording 'break' or 'other work' as appropriate.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Tachograph Use