Basic Driving hours (Tachograph) for Professional Drivers.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no requirement to get back reduced daily rest.
You must be compensated for reduced weekly rest before the end of the third following week.
The Most Misunderstood Drivers' Hours Rules
This video will explain the basics of Driving Hours and Tachograph legislation.
This video explain the basic rules and legislation you must follow specifically if you are driving.
The other aspects of your work as a professional mobile worker are regulated by the European Working Time Directive I cover this in another video.

[@hanikoamini1412]

you are absolutely amazing. you are the best. I LOVE it

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you so much

[@nodrinkingproblemhere9095]

When a bloke is vawing a torch at me, I tend to understand everything faster. No doubt about it.

[@norris4087]

I was expecting to get that torch 🔦 to be switched on

[@kumkanijabulanimhlanga692]

l love the way you explain , l can understand you very well. next month it's my first time driving in Europe. right l'm in class learn all these you're explaining.

[@peterslovak3889]

Great explaining, thanks buddy from Slovakia... 👌👌

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Glad it helped

[@keepinitwheel5920]

simplest, least complicated, least over explained and most direct easy info I've come across. Bravo

[@VeronicaDelu-q9n]

Thank you, this was very useful for my theory test!

[@SofaPointOfView]

If I watch this videos earlier wouldn’t fail. Having my CPC test in few weeks and you made so easier! Thank you

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@countycricklewood]

Leon. You should start your own training school on this subject. You do it so well. I was totally confused as a newbie on WTD/Tacho

[@Sam-vl8rz]

I'm not sure if it was the aggressive torch pointing or the close up correction when I said 25 minutes for the second part of the break.. Its like you knew I got it wrong! but this really sank in! I've got a driving assessment tomorrow which is the first time driving a lorry since passing my test and this really helped! Absolute legend. :)

[@SazzleT400]

I'm training in HGV and have my test in 2 weeks - you have made this SO SIMPLE, going to see if you have more content, thank you!

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thankyou. That's wht I do it

[@hummm7480]

Love this guy

[@DjSkipAlexander]

Starting my journey into truck driving and this has been really helpful, thanks

[@robbie5604]

This is a great, straight to the point explanation. And in only 8 minutes too!!! Bang on. Thanks Leon 👍

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@ladykatewarrior]

Easy little video to understand I'm going back to driving the trucks and just wanted to refresh myself on the taco thanks for information .. Happy Trucking everyone 🚚

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Let me know if you need anything.

[@ladykatewarrior]

@@ADRTrainingIreland Thankyou i will do 🙂

[@garviere]

Very good. Clear and concise and repeats all the important parts.

[@whosyerdaddy13]

A good basic clear and concise understanding and explanation for all the new drivers brilliant....

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Glad you liked it

[@UncleShahram]

Your new student, Majid here ! Great video and very simple to watch. Cant wait to sit behind the truck next week!

[@bazbbeeb7226]

i love how you presented this video, threatening but informative lol you got a sub.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thanks, I lighten up a little later lol.

[@MirAfzalKhan-y8b]

Very simple way … thanks

[@westberkshirebowlsclubleag191]

Really useful information Look to change careers. Many thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@bincamir1]

Short, informative, simple 👌

[@clarenceishmael9615]

Very good. Studying theory at the moment and struggling with drivers hours. This has helped a lot.

[@ukcabbage]

Thanks so much for this. Simple way to take in information

[@chrispowellutube]

Going from a tacho exempt job back into tacho driving, thanks for the refresher 👍

[@un-nomad]

me too, I worked for the UN for a long time and they are exempt from tachographs

[@chrispowellutube]

@@un-nomad I work heavy recovery and the last time I used tacho was the frisbees lol moving onto powder tankers now 👍

[@un-nomad]

@@chrispowellutube actually I do heavy recovery as well in the Sahara desert (Mali and Western Sahara). All military trained but civvy now

[@chrispowellutube]

@@un-nomad sounds awesome! I got my license in the military driving aviation fuel tankers but civvy recovery in the UK

[@ДенисДавыдов-ш1т]

That torch help me to understand

[@dave3130]

Nice clear information but still more complicated than it should be .

[@Uwaznosc]

Thx a lot!

[@duncanmill2315]

I am studying for my hgv theroy just now and the hours are making my brain explode 😂. I think I will rewatch this video a good few times to help. Thank you

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Do not over study. It does not help and you will just get tired. The exam is very similar to the normal Theory test with the added technical info of trucks. Max height 4.65 m Max width 2.55 m Max overhang 300 mm Max width with overhang 2.9 m Max length 16.5 m 2 axle truck 18 tonnes 3 axle truck 26 tonnes 4 axle truck 32 tonnes My son passed last week.

[@duncanmill2315]

@@ADRTrainingIreland thank you for the tips, glad that your son passed. Before I studied I done a mock exam to see where I would need to study. I got 57% on my mock test. After 4 days of studying I done another mock test and was jumped to 91% pass mark. So I am definitely heading in the right direction. Just a few bits and bobs now that I'm still unfamiliar with. Thank you again for the heads up about the max weights and everything 😃

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

@@duncanmill2315 good luck

[@davidpersaud1630]

@@ADRTrainingIreland its the weight and rest and time working time just cant get my head round it need to watch this again

[@tommycoughlan4104]

Excellent

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donreed5074]

Great info thanks, now put that torch down 😂😂

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Will do

[@gary63693]

When i first started my HGV driving, i done a 8 hour CPC course on it and got my head around it easily

[@gary63693]

@@dicesquaresuk How is taking a CPC course explaining it nasty?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Hi Gary, The fellow that left the Nasty comment is not rational. He has left me really nice comments ans Pschotic comments on the same day. I have reported and blocked him.

[@gary63693]

@@ADRTrainingIreland Ah okay mate, thanks for the heads up. Take care matey

[@Jerseytrucksci1]

Thanks mate. I'm moving back to the UK from Jersey and we don't use Tachographs here so it's a good refresher. 👍

[@avgtril]

Leon is one the best tutors I've ever come across. Regard it as luck to have been in his class. Not one of 10 people failed any cpc tests. Thumb up!

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@simonwilsoncreative]

Nice and simple! Really important information that is detrimental to truck driving. 👍

[@aidank2]

Great Video many Thanks

[@bencrosbie]

That it brilliant I think that answered every question in my head thank you

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@joebrook367]

Good vid, a great help understanding current legislation,

[@cjhrufus]

Thanks Leon

[@jimcaalefarax2506]

Very helpful thanks mate

[@MartynStubbsTBS]

Very clear and precise! Thankyou

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thankyou

[@VW_EOS_K04]

Very helpful 👌💪

[@TheBaldyheed]

Awesome video and great delivery 👊🏻

[@TheCryptKeeper8]

Brilliant and to the point. Cheers

[@asharimohamedfarah7910]

vary good explaination thankz i personal subscribed your chanal

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thankyou

[@stuartwilliams2264]

Great video much easier having someone explain it than seeing it written down. The only thing I find confusing is daily rest, do I need to start at the same time every day or do I need 11 hours after the end of my last shift before I start work again

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Within the 24 hour period

[@paulcarruthers2431]

it can be reduced but it depends on your hours and how many times you reduced rest in one week

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You must take 11 hours within every 24 hour period. You may reduce your rest 3 times in any week 7 day period.

[@wArAtAriz]

Thank you.

[@johnfindi8900]

Fantastic

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thanks

[@brookyf1]

Great vid...i have one question..."Whats with the torch?"...😂

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

It's to enlighten you. Torch is also an RSA Rexommendation 🤪

[@MasoodAhmad77]

I love this

[@Revellien]

Daily Driving time increases from 9 to 10 hours are linked to the fixed week which is defined in the regulations and not with weekly rest periods.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Defined in what regulations? Do you mean they are part of Tachograph legislation not working time directive?

[@Revellien]

@@ADRTrainingIreland EC561/2006 only defines one type of week and that is the Fixed week in effect Monday to Sunday. The “Fixed week” governs anything to do with Driving time - 2 x weekly increases, 56 hour max and the 90 hour fortnight (2 fixed week rule). A max of 3 Daily rest reductions are allowed between any weekly rest periods - the 2 daily driving increases from 9 to 10 hours are bound to the Fixed Week and crucially NOT between Weekly Rest periods. For example a driver could take off Thursday and Friday and drive 10 hours on Saturday and Sunday (if he didn’t drive 10 hours MON TUE or WED that is) and as a new Fixed week starts on the Monday he could drive 10 hours on the Monday and Tuesday and then take off Wednesday and Thursday. He is allowed to do this (in effect 4 x 10 hour drives on the bounce) as each pair of the periods of 10 hour driving fall in different Fixed weeks and are not related at all to when the weekly rest was taken.

[@kamalmann6308]

Much appreciated Thanks 🙏

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You are very welcome

[@markking6973]

Asking these questions while holder that mag light makes me feel like I got to answer the questions right

[@tomvarcoe3100]

Thank you for this

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

My pleasure!

[@tomvarcoe3100]

@@ADRTrainingIreland just passed my hazard an multiple choice questions. Partly owing to your videos

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

@@tomvarcoe3100 that's great. We'll done you. Best of luck to you

[@theforsakensoul]

Great vid, delivered well... be it slightly menacing waving the massive mag light round?!? Lol Cheers.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

My Phil Mitchel East Enders impression lol

[@N000-reply]

Well put together video. Have you done a video about work time directive?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes. 6 hour rule

[@wowwowwow185]

Great thanks

[@paulcarruthers2431]

but you have not mentioned UK domestic hours or the variations for coach drivers there are difference's I drive both even domestic hours have changed even card download times have changed but your vid on EU hours is still good been on the road now 31 years

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

If I ever do an hour long video I will include everything. This is enough to get you through you day to day and CPC exams

[@nightcruiser6331]

If you take a 9 hour rest you do not need to compensate that to make 13 hours on another rest!

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

No. There is no requirement to be compensated for daily rest.

[@mikaelkaiser8236]

very useful. cheers buddy

[@accdefg]

Thankyou 👍

[@ReeceSpencer]

Immediately upon starting this video I was practically bracing myself to get clobbered with that torch if I interrupted.

[@majackslelo827]

Thanks man😁🫡🫡🫡

[@ashterfadgadget817]

You only get an hour to board / disembark a ferry if there is sleeping facilities on board the vessel.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes you are correct. However the sleeping facilities may be in your truck if you are allowed in your truck. It is hard to mention everything in a short video.

[@chrisjtaverner8604]

quality. Why do other people make it sound so much more complicated?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thank you

[@user-sp8kb3is5w]

Thank you for your previous reply. one more question if I may. So on a 15 hour shift, I can drive a maximum of 10 hours (normally 9). so those 5 extra hours. I cannot drive? what would I be doing? Thanks again , liked and subbed!

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Sweeping the yard, Loading unloading, Paperwork, Taking breaks, washing vehicles, etc..

[@droneshots84]

At last a simple yet precise explanation nice one mate. Just one question whats the torch for? do we use the maglight to bop the dvsa employer on the head then run ;-)

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yep

[@Droneon2012]

Great video thanks just Passed Class 1 and not bad with driving hours but a lot I didn't know in your video cheers bud.

[@wstretny]

how did you passed the test during lockdown?

[@Droneon2012]

@@wstretny I did my 1st lesson on the 19th December 2020 second lesson on Sunday 20th test on 21st we were not in lockdown then so just did it before it all locked down.

[@wstretny]

​@@Droneon2012 ah ok, thanks - I was wondering how ppl do that during lockdown, because I want to attend a hgv course, but the driving school is in a another town, and with this stupid tier 4 I can't leave my place :( just thought that there was some kind of a workaround of this ;)

[@Droneon2012]

@@wstretny lol yes i understand hopefully it will ease soon try getting in on a sat & sun more money but worth it .good luck with your driving pal.

[@Scottish_Trucker]

Haha brilliant video 👏🏻

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thankyou

[@liam-vc5ud]

Lmao this dude cracked me up whatta lad

[@cliffthelondoncabbie]

helpfull thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thanks

[@Revellien]

Daily Rest reductions for 11 hours down to 9 hours do not need to be paid back - only weekly rest reductions do.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes that is correct. That is why I made a note of it in the comments. This was my very first video.

[@Revellien]

@@ADRTrainingIreland Thanks for the reply - not many people do when they are challenged - every credit. 👍

[@patrickbitemo2924]

Thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Torch is N RSA Recommendation as well as High V8z and nite book and pen.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

If you could like and subscribe that would really help. Thanks

[@mattm45613]

Now time to go and binge watch Modern Family

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

I watched the whole thing. Great programme

[@Toast491]

I felt like I was entering a prison and I had to learn all the rules before I got beaten by the giant torch. :| Hopefully some of that info went in!

[@martinsatchell]

I have a question, splitting your break to at least 15 & 30 minutes what's the maximum time between these two times? Fantastic video btw, helped clear the muddy water

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Hi Martin, There is no maximum time as far as I am aware. You could take your 15 minute break after 3 hours and 14 minutes then do a minute driving and then take you 30 minute break. You could drive a minute and then take your 15 and then drive 3 hours and 14 minutes and take your 30 minute break and then drive for another 4.5 hours. There by driving 1 minute short of 9 hours with only a 30 minute break. This is a deep dive into tachograph lol

[@martinsatchell]

@@ADRTrainingIreland thank you very much for getting back to me. 👍🏻

[@SteG1]

I thought he was going to hit me with that light for a minute, waving it around like that

[@laura1ofcx]

What should you do if you run out of hours in a Reference Period? A. Cease driving for payment until the end of the Reference Period. B. Continue driving and reduce hours in the next Reference Period. C. Take paid Annual Leave until the end of the Reference Period. Anyone can help me please with this question? Thank you

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Clarify your question. I am not sure what you are asking me?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Firstly you should not have ran out of driving hours and that is a problem caused by your Transport Manager. You may not drive for more than 56 hours in a week or 90 in a two week period. What you do instead is between you and your employer. Working time directive says you may not work more than 48 hours per week when averaged out. How you deal with that is also between you and your employer

[@davidhehir2310]

Hello, where can I buy that torch... I have a meeting with the boss on Monday and I think it might make me look more professional 🤔

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

It is a Mag Light D6. Great for security it is heavy like an iron bar. You can buy an LED kit and convert it

[@davidhehir2310]

@@ADRTrainingIreland the driver trainer in my yard would be well impressed if I was doing my checks with that

[@Nighttrunker]

Hi Leon I start work at 6am ! I start driving 2 hours later ! I drive for 3hrs 59mins ! I take a break for 46 mins ! My question is Does my 46 min break cover me for both WTD as well as my driving hours ? TIA Mike

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes You need to take a 15 minute break for WTD and 45 minutes to comply with Tachograph. 45 minutes is fine

[@robertmcnair35]

very good vid

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thanks

[@dickdastardly635]

No, not that good.

[@tomasricka7783]

Not sure about that daily rest reduction 3 times between weekly rests with no compensation required

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You do jot need to compensate for daily rest. You do not need to pay it back

[@lukey3507]

Can I drive for 4.5 hours, take 45 mins break, and then drive 4.5 hours to the yard and go home? Or do I need a 45min break in the yard before I go?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You only need to take a 45 if you are going to drive again. Go home!!

[@Drlumpy.]

If i dont use the full 4 hours 30 minutes on either my first or second driving period does that mean I can put that accumulated time on top of my 10th hour?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Noooooooo

[@georgenicoll8641]

Hi there is no requirement to repay reduced daily rest. A regular weekly rest can be taken in the vehicle if you have access to suitable facilities.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes there is no requirement to get back daily rest. Ir is in the notes did not want to redo the video lol. You can take a reduced 24 hour weekly rest in cab with a bunk. Because of recent temporary changes you can take as many reduced rests as you want in the cab and not have to be compensated. Thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Yes I state that in the notes no need to get back daily rest. You can only take a reduced rest in the vehicle if it has a bed or a cuchette.

[@lukethompson19]

What's the torch for? 🤔

[@edsuffield2270]

To enlighten us with the knowledge

[@lloydbowen557]

Shine a light on the subject...😂

[@rebirthofthecool5619]

What is the relevance of the torch here?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

All truck ans bus drivers should carry a torch.

[@christianwolstencroft3431]

Driving hours put me off driving trucks... far too confusing and regulated. :(

[@thehikingleprechaun1006]

Hello mate, great video! I've been away from driving for a little over 2 year's and haven't used my tacho card since then, it's still in date, will it reset when I load it back into a card machine?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Tacho cards are valid for 5 tears

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Does not need to reset. Your finr

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Your fine 🙂

[@jaybradley3765]

Hi can't find the information anywhere, about out of scope rules. What breaks I would need. Driving for council on dustcart. Be grateful if you could give some information. Thanks j

[@bikramjitsingh9165]

Do I have to take tacho card out on daily split break ? Thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You can take it out or set it to rest.

[@johnrandle8365]

That's fine but where does this leave drivers with this govt IDEA of increasing drivers hours now you are not in the EU Has VOSA had their input for any of this to be law because drivers are still under their directive ?

[@danielg4482]

ur still in the europe son. my bet is that the legislation will still be used

[@anthonyosborne7484]

When do drivers have a law decree ?

[@kwokka666]

You explained this very well cheers,👍👍, BUT, what a load of shit, driving hours, best thing about the video was watching the oz B-double,s driving past, about time they introduced them here,, KEEP ON TRUCKINGGOOD 👍

[@technovan1133]

does anyone here did no do CPC course? 2 hours 15 minutes 2 hours 1/2 30 minutes, 4.5 hours 45 minutes break easy! 56 hours week next you 34 hours total 90 between 2 weeks !

[@fredflump2411]

Hi mate, thank for this vid.. very helpful.. i have a Q, perhaps you can help as cant find help anywhere else. I just got my new minibus and starting a tours business. Im just getting started and try to insert my digital tachometer card into VDO tacho machine, I go through initial few questions then it starts flashing a message saying security breach 47 and pits my card back out! Ive tried looming for help but all anything says is “check the card” which isn’t v helpful. I only got the card about 3-4 weeks ago. Cheers for any help you can offer.

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Hi Fred, sorry for the late response. The first thing I would do is try another card in the machine to determine whether the machine or the card is at fault. If it is the card which it probably is you can return it and have it replaced at no cost to yourself as it is faulty. If you are returning it in Ireland to the RSA you will have to pay €45 initially which the RSA will then refund. You may drive 3 weeks without a card if it is faulty but you must keep a manual entry write down everything you do with times and duration. Driving 4 hours, rest 45 minutes etc.. Let me know how you get on

[@svrsvr6183]

3:20 To my knowledge you do NOT have to compensate the 2 hours shortage if you are doing a 9 hours break. Correct?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Hi, Yes as I state in my comments that was a mistake. You do not need to get back reduced daily rest, Only reduced weekly rest. You are correct!

[@avonmouthfitter2545]

We download every day is this ok ..

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

YES

[@darknomad911]

hi bruv been a while i recently have to do some taco work on my bus this refresher helped out a bunch ! my taco is over an hour out is that still legal? i am told my printout will tell me my hours working resting is relevant to taco time not real time so is ok!

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Do you mean your Tacho is showing the wrong time ? Is it set to the correct country ? Should ask you when you turn it on. As long as you are driving within Tacho legislation breaks etc you should still be fine. Get your employer to get the Tachograph fixed.

[@onetobum]

brilliant video, thankyou do you have a link to your Cpc 35hr course. thanks

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

Thankyou

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

The 35 hour course is one day a year over 5 years after you receive your CPC Card.

[@onetobum]

@@ADRTrainingIreland hi Leon my Cpc is due shortly have you a link to your online Cpc course you do?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

@@onetobum Truck or Bus

[@onetobum]

@@ADRTrainingIreland truck

[@paulmorris2738]

what if you take 20 mins to get on a ferry, but for example the truck in front if yours is faulty and blocks you exiting the ferry for 45 mins... so your embark/diembark total time is 65 mins....5 mins over allowed time.... what happens?

[@ADRTrainingIreland]

You break tachograph legislation !! If it is a one off and was unavoidable you would hope the police officer would let you go. If it shows on your card ir truck you do it every other week then you are in trouble.