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Drivers whose HME expired between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, were given a 180-day extension of their endorsement, allowing them to continue to operate validly under the provisions of the endorsement for an additional 180 days after the expiration of the HME without having to complete a new TSA security threat assessment. A Commercial Driver License (CDL) authorizes an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used to transport passengers or property. Individuals applying for a Commercial Driver License should recognize that this is a professional license with more testing requirements than other licenses.

The Drivers Hours rules in the UK are complex and are decided not only by the UK department for transport but also the European Union.

The full drivers hours UK HGV rules can be downloaded here

This is a simple overview of the UK drivers hours HGV rules:
There are a many exemptions for specific operators and vehicles which are unique to the UK. See our page on the Drivers Hours Exemptions for more information.

Drivers hours rules are confusing and can vary greatly depending on your operations and that’s even before we start to throw the Road Transport Directive into the mix.

The 4.5 hour rule?

You cannot drive for longer than 4.5 hours without taking a break of at least 45 minutes. Taking this break causes a fresh 4.5 hour period of drive to begin.

Note – See the rules on breaks to ensure you do not break the 4.5 hour rule.

Mandatory breaks

You may take the 45 minute break in 2 sections. The first section must be at least 15 minutes and the second section at least 30 minutes. You cannot have these breaks the other way around. If you take anything less than 45 minutes then you must take a second break of at least 30 minutes.

You must have at least 15 minutes of continuous break in order for it to count as a break. Anything less will be recorded as other work.

Note – Any break taken before drive begins will not be taken into account. I.e. You must begin driving before you could qualify for having had a 15 minute break.

The Daily Drive Rule

You may drive up to 9 hours in a day. You can increase this 9 hours to 10 hours up to twice in a fixed week.

The Weekly Drive Rule

You can drive up to 56 hours in a fixed week. You can accumulate this drive over no more than 6 consecutive duties within a fixed week.

The Fortnightly Drive Rule

You can drive no more than 90 hours within 2 consecutive weeks. This is any 2 weeks together, and the rolling total must not exceed 90 hours.

* I.e. After completing 2 weeks of work you do NOT begin a fresh 2 week period. You must include the last week in the current week’s calculation for your fortnightly totals.

Calculating your daily rest

The standard daily rest requirement is 11 hours within a 24 hour period. This means the rest must begin no later than 13 hours after the duty has begun.

E.g. If you began at 6:00 am you must finish by 19:00 in order to have 11 hours daily rest. Even if you actually take off more than 11 hours, you cannot physically record 11 hours if you work more than 13 hours.

You can reduce your daily rest to no less than 9 hours within a 24 hour period up to 3 times in a week. This mean your total duty cannot exceed 15 hours in total. There is no compensation required for this reduction.

Note – When reducing your rest period don’t forget to keep track of your weekly and fortnightly driving hours.

Splitting Your Daily Rest

During your duty you may take a long period of break, (at least 3 hours) which may be counted towards your daily rest for that day. If you do this, you must still take the minimum of 9 hours within the 24 hour period.

Working Out Your Weekly Rest

The standard weekly rest requirement is 45 hours after no more than 6 consecutive duties. You may reduce this to a minimum of 24 hours which must then be compensated for by the end of the third week following the reduced weekly rest. You may compensate before this time, and it must be compensated for in full on the end of another daily or weekly rest period.

Warning – You must not have 2 reduced weekly rests in a row, even if you have immediately compensated in between.

How Does Double Manning Affect things?

When involving a second driver the period for calculating daily rest becomes a 30 hour period instead of a 24 hour period. This means that the total duty cannot exceed 21 hours.

In order to qualify for double manning, both drivers have to be present for the entire duty. The one exception to this is the first hour for which first driver has the opportunity to prepare the vehicle or collect the second driver. Both drivers must commence their daily rest at the same time, which means the vehicle cannot be moving at this time.

It is possible for one driver to be on break while the other drives, unless the idle driver is doing any form of work such as navigation or paperwork.

Note – All of the rules for breaks are the same as in a single man operation.

The Rules Change For Ferry Journeys

When taking part in a Ferry Crossing you may ignore interruptions to your daily rest as long as you do not interrupt it more than twice (Once to get on the ferry and once to get off).

These interruptions may not exceed more than 1 hour in total. These interruptions do not count towards your rest period.

If you have interrupted your rest in this way, then you must take a regular daily rest period of at least 11 hours. You may not have a reduced daily rest.

In a situation where your interruptions exceed 1 hour in total you will be required to take your full daily rest as normal and all events prior to the rest will be included in your previous duty.

Out of Scope Working Rules

Out of scope driving is driving that takes place on roads which are not the public highway. All driving done out of scope does not count towards your driving time and instead counts as other work.

Note – If you drive for any amount of time on a public highway, then all driving you for the remainder of that day will count as driving, even if it is off road.

Night Work Rules

During a night work duty, you may not exceed 10 hours of working within a 24 hour period. This 24 hour period begins as soon as you begin you first duty in a working week. (i.e. After weekly rest has been taken)

This 10 hour limit does not include breaks and periods of availability.

As a result, you could still legally complete up to a 15 hour shift by having enough Break and POA.

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Note – You can opt out of this rule through a collective or workforce agreement.

For a full explanation of the Drivers hours rules and how they work alongside the road transport directive get the Drivers Hours Handbook, which fully explains all the rules with real-life examples, making it easy to understand and explain to others. This simple E-Book can be viewed on any computer, Kindle, iPad and even a smartphone meaning you can take it on the road with you for easy reference.

Online Adult Driver's Ed for $34.95

Getting your license starts with Texas Adult Driver’s Ed. This TDLR (formerly the TEA) approved online course eliminates the need to take the written test at the DPS.

• Approved by the Texas DPS for Driver’s Ed
• DPS written knowledge exam is included
• Convenient 24/7 access on all device types
• Certificate of completion emailed within 2 hours

In Texas, adults 18 through 24 years old must complete a specific driver's education course in order to apply for a TX driver's license. You'll need to pass a knowledge exam, which can be done online through certain course providers. Once you've completed your course, you'll also need to complete the Impact Texas Young Drivers program, pass an in-car road test, and pay a driver's licensing fee.

Teens aren't the only ones who are required to take a Driver's Ed course prior to getting a driver's license in Texas. Adults must also complete a course before applying for a first-time license.

TX Adult Driver's Ed Eligibility

In Texas, if you are18 through 24 years old, you may complete a Texas Adult Driver's Ed course before getting a driver's license.* Residents under 18 years old need to go through the standard graduated driver licensing program.

If you're 25 years old and over, completing an adult Driver's Ed course isn't mandatory, but it is very convenient for you if you choose an online program; once you complete the course, you are exempt from taking the written licensing test at the DPS.

* NOTE: if you hold a valid driver's license from another U.S. state or territory, or from any other county with license reciprocity agreements with Texas (such as Canada, France, Germany and South Korea), the course is not mandatory.

Adult Driver's Ed Requirements in TX

Driver's education for Texas adults consists of the following:

• 6 hours of instruction, online or in classroom.
• No behind-the-wheel training requirements.

Although you have the option of taking the course in a traditional classroom setting, the majority of people opt for an online course, due to its convenience in scheduling and location.

Additionally, for many course online course providers, the final exam for the course doubles as the written exam you would take at the DMV. So once you pass your final exam, you've also passed the DMV exam.

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You are also required to complete the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program.

Traditional Driver's Ed Course Option

You can also opt to take a traditional driver's education course, if you feel you need or want the full training that a comprehensive Driver's Ed course can provide. These courses are taught in both online and in traditional driver training schools, and require the completion of BOTHclassroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

The course consists of:

• 32 hours of instruction.
• 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Driver's Ed Course Details for TX Adults

A Texas adult driver education course consists of the same lessons that a traditional Driver's Ed course for teen drivers has. You will learn things such as:

• Texas traffic laws and road signs.
• Defensive driving and hazard prevention techniques.
• Fundamentals of safe and responsible driving.
• Consequences and penalties for serious offenses, such as driving under the influence (DUI).

The Texas Driver Handbook is a good place to get an idea of what you'll cover during your course duration.

What Happens if I Fail an Adult Driver's Ed Course?

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If you opt for an online course, you can usually retake each chapter as many times as necessary to pass. Typically, the only way you can fail an online course is to not complete it. This is, however, dependent on your course provider.

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Circumstances that may lead to potentially failing a classroom course are to be determined by your instructor and program rules. If you choose to take your course in a classroom setting, you may or may not be required to pass a final exam. If you don't pass on your first attempt, many course providers offer free retakes until you do. Please refer to your course provider for more information.

After Driver's Ed—What's Next?

Once you've passed your adult driver education course, bring your certificate of completion to your local driver's license office, along with all the required documents and payment.

Included in the required documents is your certificate of completion for the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program. This is required for drivers 18 through 24 years old who have completed adult driver's education, and drivers 25 years old and older who may or may not have completed driver's education.

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• The program is a free, 1 hour video detailing the dangers of distracted driving.
• After watching the video, the DPS will e-mail you a certificate of completion.
• You must submit the certificate within 90 days of completion when you take your road skills test.
• To register and watch the video, visit the state's Impact Texas Drivers page.

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For further details, visit our page on Applying for a Texas Driver's License.