Driving, working, break and rest times (ARV 1)
The Chauffeur Ordinance ARV 1 protects you and everyone else from fatigue. You learn the limits for driving and working time, the break rules and the daily and weekly rest periods, with worked examples like those in everyday practice.
- 34 questions in this topic
- Topic 3 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
- ARV 1 applies to drivers of goods vehicles over 3.5 t and of passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats besides the driver's seat (ARV 1 Art. 3 para. 1).
- Daily driving time no more than 9 hours, 10 hours twice a week (ARV 1 Art. 5 para. 1).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 34 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: For which goods vehicles does the Chauffeur Ordinance ARV 1 apply in domestic transport?
- All vans from 2.5 t, including domestic transport
- Gross vehicle weight according to the registration document over 7.5 t
- Gross vehicle weight according to the registration document over 3.5 t
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Correct answer: Gross vehicle weight according to the registration document over 3.5 t
ARV 1 applies to motor vehicles and combinations for goods transport with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3.5 t. Vehicles over 2.5 t up to 3.5 t are only covered in cross-border transport.
Legal reference: ARV 1 Art. 3 para. 1 let. a
Question 2: For which passenger vehicles does ARV 1 apply?
- More than 8 seats besides the driver's seat
- Only articulated buses
- More than 4 seats besides the driver's seat
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Correct answer: More than 8 seats besides the driver's seat
ARV 1 applies to motor vehicles for passenger transport that are approved for more than eight persons besides the driver's seat.
Legal reference: ARV 1 Art. 3 para. 1 let. b
Question 3: ARV 1 does not apply to scheduled-service buses on a route of up to how many kilometres?
- 50 km
- 100 km
- 20 km
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Correct answer: 50 km
Vehicles in scheduled passenger services are exempt if the route does not exceed 50 km.
Legal reference: ARV 1 Art. 4 para. 1 let. c
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- ARV 1 Art. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 11a, 11c, 12, 17, 21