How long should a regular weekly rest period of a lorry driver performing road transport be?
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Correct answer
B. At least 45 hours.
Explanation
The question is about the regular weekly rest period of a driver doing road transport. It should last at least 45 hours - answer B.
The EU Regulation defines a regular weekly rest period as a rest period lasting at least 45 hours. The answer of 24 hours is the minimum length of a reduced rest period, and 36 hours does not appear in the rules on driving time. You must start your weekly rest period no later than at the end of six 24-hour periods from the end of the previous weekly rest period, and any reduction below 45 hours must be compensated by an equivalent rest period before the end of the third week following the week in question. You must not spend a regular weekly rest period in the vehicle cab - the employer must pay for accommodation outside the vehicle.
Legal basis: Art. 4 letter h and Art. 8 para. 6, 6b and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006