Revision question · Drivers' hours and rest periods

Under EU drivers' hours regulations, a 45-minute break must be taken after 4.5 hours of driving. What shorter breaks can this be split into?

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One of 10 minutes, plus one of 35

One of 15 minutes, plus one of 30

One of 20 minutes, plus one of 25

One of 40 minutes, plus one of 5

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One of 15 minutes, plus one of 30This was the right answer

Under EU regulations, you must take a break of at least 45 minutes after four-and-a-half hours of driving. You may choose to take this break during the driving period. In this case, it can be split into two breaks of at least 15 and 30 minutes, taken in that order.

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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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