ARV 1: driving, rest and working time, breaks
Driving, working and rest times for drivers of heavy motor vehicles under the Chauffeur Ordinance (ARV 1, as at 1 October 2026): know the limits and check shift plans with clock times.
- 80 questions in this topic
- Topic 5 of 18 in the course: Truck & Bus – supplementary theory (C, C1, D, D1)
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From the key facts
- Driving time: no more than 9 h between two daily rest periods, 10 h twice a week; 56 h per week, 90 h in two consecutive weeks (ARV 1 Art. 5).
- Driving break: after 4.5 h of driving at least 45 min, can be split into 15 min + 30 min (in this order); no professional activity during breaks (Art. 8 para. 1, 2, 4).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- ARV 1 Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 12, 17