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e-Transport - Driving & rest periods in road transport

This e-learning module provides an up-to-date overview of legislation on driving and rest periods, including Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, AETR and the Mobility Package. You will learn about its scope, exceptions and the obligations of transport operators and drivers. The module also covers practical use of the smart tachograph and other tachograph types, the four basic symbols, ferry and rail transport rules, retention periods and inspection procedures.

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e-Transport - Driving & rest periods in road transport

e-Transport - Driving & rest periods in road transport
e-Transport - Driving & rest periods in road transport
e-Transport - Driving & rest periods in road transport

🎯 Learning objectives

After completing this combined self-study package, participants will be able to:

Apply European & national legislation

  • Understand the core principles and objectives of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, the AETR Agreement and the European Mobility Package.
  • Determine which vehicles, journeys and drivers fall within the legislation and which specific exemptions or exceptions apply.

Calculate & plan driving and rest periods correctly

  • Apply maximum daily, weekly and fortnightly driving periods correctly.
  • Assess the required driving breaks, daily rest (regular, reduced and split) and weekly rest, including any compensation, correctly.
  • Apply the specific rules for multi-manning (double-manning) and interruptions during ferry or rail transport correctly.

Operate tachographs & tachograph cards accurately in practice

  • Understand the differences and development from analogue to digital and smart tachographs (Smart Tacho 1 & 2).
  • Distinguish the four card types, driver, workshop, control and company cards, and know how to use them.
  • Set manual entries, time zones (UTC versus local time) and the correct activity modes (driving, rest, work and availability) accurately on the device.

Comply with statutory duties & inspection procedures

  • Meet both driver and company duties for downloading, retaining and presenting tachograph data during roadside checks and back-office administration.
  • Take appropriate action if cards or equipment fail, are lost or stolen, and produce manual printouts.

What is included in this product?

Standalone module

This product contains 1 e-learning module. You complete the module at your own pace.

Access available after purchase.

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