Revision question · Drivers' hours and rest periods

You've been driving non-stop since 5.00 am. The time is now 9.30 am. Under EU rules, what length of break must you take?

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At least 15 minutes

At least 30 minutes

At least 45 minutes

At least 60 minutes

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You must take an uninterrupted break of 45 minutes after four-and-a-half hours of driving. This break may be replaced by two shorter breaks of at least 15 and 30 minutes, taken in that order, during the four-and-a-half hours. During any break, you mustn't drive or do any other work.

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Break the driving period before fatigue buildsReviewed guidance summary · These cover the maximum uninterrupted driving period, 45-minute full break, clock-time examples and the specifically ordered 15-then-30 split.

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