Tachograph Basics

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About Course

This course provides a complete and practical understanding of tachographs, how they operate, and why they are essential for driver and operator compliance. Learners will gain knowledge of EU and UK driving and rest rules, tachograph interaction with vehicles, manual and digital entries, advanced technical features such as PEDI and Working Hammers, analogue tachograph systems, and the legal requirements for maintaining and presenting records. Real-world scenarios and step-by-step examples ensure drivers and operators can accurately record work, avoid infringements, and understand the responsibilities required to remain fully compliant.

Course Content

Introduction – Purpose and Legal Requirements

  • Introduction – Purpose and Legal Requirements

Digital Tachograph Components and Functionality

Tachograph Cards – Types, Use, and Handling Issues

Manual Entries and Printouts (Corrected Weekly Backfill Scenario)

Lost or Damaged Driver Cards

Tachograph Malfunctions, Repairs, and Recalibration

Data Storage and Downloading

Out-of-Scope Driving

Tachograph Operation, Driving Rules, and Compliance