What is the minimum number and length of breaks or rest periods required to make the journey from base to Dover?

Explanation: • Two 45-minute breaks: No, this would allow two periods of 4.5 hours driving and another 1 hour period of driving - then it would be necessary to complete a daily rest as the maximum 10 hour drive would have been achieved before the destination has been reached.
• Two 45-minute breaks and an 11 hour daily rest period: No, this is not the best answer here as taking a full daily rest of 11 hours does not make the most efficient use of a driver's time as he could take a reduced daily rest of 9 hours.
• One reduced daily rest period of 9 hours: No, this would be illegal as Article 7 of EU 561/2006 requires a driver to take a break after 4.5 hours of driving.
• Two 45 minute breaks and a 9 hour reduced daily rest period: Yes, this makes the best use of a driver's time and is completely legal

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