Brian arrives at Portsmouth 1 hour before he is required to embark the ferry. He uses this period as the first part of his daily rest. The ferry crossing takes 7 hours. For how long does he need to continue his rest before setting off after landing in Caen?

Explanation: • 1 hour: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 2 hours: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, Brian cannot drive off the boat and continue his journey immediately. He has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: Yes, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Drivers' Hours