Tachograph, driver card and means of control
The tachograph records your driving, working and rest times. Here you learn about the tachograph cards, correct operation, what applies if the tachograph is faulty or a card is lost, and which data you must show at checks.
- 28 questions in this topic
- Topic 4 of 13 in the course: CZV – certificate of professional competence for goods and passenger transport: theory exam
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From the key facts
- Vehicles whose drivers are subject to ARV 1 need a digital tachograph (VTS Art. 100 para. 1 let. a).
- The tachograph must be kept in operation throughout the professional activity and operated correctly (ARV 1 Art. 14 para. 1; VRV Art. 3 para. 4).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 28 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: Which tachograph must vehicles have whose drivers are subject to ARV 1?
- Only a data recorder
- An analogue tachograph
- A digital tachograph
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Correct answer: A digital tachograph
For vehicles whose drivers are subject to ARV 1, the VTS requires a digital tachograph.
Legal reference: VTS Art. 100 para. 1 let. a
Question 2: When must the tachograph be in operation?
- Throughout the whole professional activity
- Only during driving time
- Only while driving on motorways
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Correct answer: Throughout the whole professional activity
The tachograph must be in operation throughout the professional activity so that driving time, other work, availability and breaks are recorded.
Legal reference: ARV 1 Art. 14 para. 1
Question 3: What four types of tachograph card are there?
- Driver, keeper, customs and insurance card
- Driver, co-driver, customer and police card
- Driver, workshop, company and control card
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Correct answer: Driver, workshop, company and control card
ARV 1 provides for driver cards, workshop cards, company cards and control cards.
Legal reference: ARV 1 Art. 13a para. 1
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- ARV 1 Art. 13a, 13b, 14, 14a, 14b, 14c, 15, 16a, 18, 21
- VTS Art. 100, 101
- VRV Art. 3