Coffeeholic:
ROG:
Wheel Nut:
Although I don’t think you have quite got your head round the RTD regulations yet,Does he really need to ? viewtopic.php?f=7&t=74756
Yes he does, for several reasons.
Which are?
kevin1966:
I’m a new HGV class 2 driver doing multidrop work but unsure about when i should be having my breaks for WTD.
This is what i currently do:
Drive continuous for 2 hours to my first drop, then do about 3 drops which take approx 1 hour, I then have 15 mins break. Then complete all my drops and then set off back to the depot, i then have 30 mins break when my driving time approaches 4.1/2 hours (this break is taken after a total of about 8 hours on duty) i then usually have approx 1 hours driving left, 30 mins unloading / refueling etc, then clock off.
total duty hours approx 9.1/2.
I know i am taking the correct breaks from driving but am i taking the correct breaks for WTD?
You have a 15 minute break after approximately 3 hours working time, you then have a 30 minute break approximately 5 hours after the first 15 minute break, you then do approximately another 1 hour work and finish for the day.
If that’s correct then you are complying with the RT(WT)R and have nothing to worry about 
If you or your employer want to stay compliant of the working time regulations remember that your working time should never exceed 6 hours without a break of at least 15 minutes, and if your daily working time is between 6 and 9 hours you should have a total of at least 30 minutes break, if your working time is more than 9 hours you should have a total of at least 45 minutes break, these breaks for the WTD can be split into breaks of at least 15 minutes.
As you already know the WTD breaks count for the driver breaks if appropriate and vice versa.
Hope this helps
Coffeeholic:
ROG:
Wheel Nut:
Although I don’t think you have quite got your head round the RTD regulations yet,Does he really need to ? viewtopic.php?f=7&t=74756
Yes he does, for several reasons.
I couldn’t agree more, and I would say one of the main reasons would be to avoid spreading misinformation which could potentially get other drivers into trouble, that seems to be the prerogative of the DCPC instructors 
Told my missis to call me conflicting, she said, “Your from England, not mainland Europe !” 
tachograph:
Coffeeholic:
ROG:
Wheel Nut:
Although I don’t think you have quite got your head round the RTD regulations yet,Does he really need to ? viewtopic.php?f=7&t=74756
Yes he does, for several reasons.
I couldn’t agree more, and I would say one of the main reasons would be to avoid spreading misinformation which could potentially get other drivers into trouble, that seems to be the prerogative of the DCPC instructors
That was indeed one if the reasons I was thinking of. Also, among other reasons for knowing them are you can use them to your advantage when it suits or if you go for a job and they give you a test you won’t struggle and lessen your chance of getting the job.
ROG:
Coffeeholic:
ROG:
Wheel Nut:
Although I don’t think you have quite got your head round the RTD regulations yet,Does he really need to ? viewtopic.php?f=7&t=74756
Yes he does, for several reasons.
Which are?
See above.
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