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PCV CPC Case Study 84

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James, a fleet manager for a long-distance haulage company, focuses on ensuring that his drivers comply with European drivers' hours regulations. He educates them about the use of both analogue and digital tachographs and the importance of accurate recording of driving times, rest periods, and breaks. James also oversees the maintenance of tachograph records and ensures drivers understand the legal implications of non-compliance, such as fines or imprisonment for serious offences.

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. How often does James calibrate the digital tachograph in his fleet? Give one answer
A Every 2 years or after repair
B Every 5 years
C Every year
D Only when installed
Correct Answer: A Every 2 years or after repair
Explanation: Digital tachographs require calibration every 2 years or after repair, whichever is earlier.
2. What constitutes a full break under EU rules, as James teaches? Give one answer
A 15 minutes every 4 hours
B 30 minutes uninterrupted
C 45 minutes uninterrupted or split into 15 and 30 minutes
D 60 minutes split into two
Correct Answer: C 45 minutes uninterrupted or split into 15 and 30 minutes
Explanation: A full break is 45 minutes uninterrupted or split into 15 and 30-minute segments.
3. What should James's drivers do if they have multiple employers? Give one answer
A Inform only if asked
B Keep the information to themselves
C Notify each employer in writing of time worked for others
D Only inform their main employer
Correct Answer: C Notify each employer in writing of time worked for others
Explanation: Drivers should notify each employer in writing of any time worked for other employers.
4. What penalty does James educate about for altering tachograph records? Give one answer
A 2 years’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine
B A fixed fine
C A warning
D Suspension of driving licence
Correct Answer: A 2 years’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine
Explanation: The penalty for tampering with tachographs or falsifying records is 2 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
5. What are the daily driving limits under EC rules, as per James? Give one answer
A 10 hours every day
B 8 hours every day
C Maximum of 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice a week
D No specific limit
Correct Answer: C Maximum of 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice a week
Explanation: The daily driving limit is 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice a week.
6. For how long does James keep tachograph records? Give one answer
A At least one year from the date of use
B Indefinitely
C Six months
D Two years
Correct Answer: A At least one year from the date of use
Explanation: Employers must keep tachograph records for at least one year from the date of their use.
7. What does James advise when a digital tachograph is faulty? Give one answer
A Continue driving 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: Drivers must make a manual temporary record if the digital tachograph is faulty.