IanGould3:
Hi,
I’m a newbie Class 2 driver so please forgive this query if it sounds a bit daft.
When looking at both driving hours and WTD time, can I take WTD break as part of my driving break?
For example, I start at 6am, do “Other Work” and driving (less than 4.5 hrs) until say 11:45, then take a 15 min break to cover WTD break. Then carry on until my 4.5 driving hrs is almost up, and then take a further 30 min break. Does that 30 min break also cover off the 15 min break needed if working between hours 6 & 9? or do I need to take a further 15 min break for WTD as well as the driving hours break ?
It’s not easy to explain this, so feel free to query the details.
You can get an app for that , it does cost a few quid ( about £5) but will help you massively to understand breaks , wtd directive and rest periods . Its available on Google Play and the Apple app store - Trucker Timer.
I use it and find it helps in keeping on top of it . Takes a little patience to set it up properly but I found it was worth it . My opinion - others may have a different opinion .