Under EU rules, you can drive for a maximum of nine hours a day. On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours?

Explanation: Under EU rules, your normal daily driving time mustn't exceed nine hours. This nine-hour period is defined as the time between

• any two daily rest periods, or
• a daily rest period and a weekly rest period.

You're allowed to extend these hours to 10 hours twice a week.

Category: Drivers' Hours and Rest Periods

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches: Section 3, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles: Section 3