52.21. If two drivers operate a vehicle during a work shift, each driver must have a daily rest period of:
UAЯкщо протягом робочої зміни ТЗ керують два водії, кожний водій повинен мати щоденний відпочинок тривалістю:
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerning road safety through driver fatigue control and the proper organization of work and rest schedules. In practice, fatigue is often the cause of traffic accidents, which is why the theoretical exam includes regulations that help prevent driving while fatigued and maintain an appropriate level of attention behind the wheel, especially during long trips.
This question checks the understanding of legislative requirements regarding drivers' working hours and rest periods, which supplement the traffic rules. The Traffic Rules themselves do not contain a direct provision specifying the exact number of hours for "daily rest," but there is a general prohibition against driving while fatigued (clause 2.9 "g" of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine). The specific minimum for a crew of two drivers is established by a special act: clause 5.2 of the Regulation on Working Hours and Rest Time for Drivers of Wheeled Vehicles (Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 340), which stipulates the necessity of uninterrupted daily rest for each driver.
When explaining the options, it is important to remember that rest must be consecutive, not "accumulated" through short breaks between driving shifts. The option with 8 hours meets the requirement of clause 5.2 of the mentioned Regulation and is therefore correct. 12 hours is not the established minimum for the situation with two drivers during a shift, and 6 hours does not provide the regulatory minimum and contradicts the idea of preventing fatigue, which underpins the traffic rules and the practice of checks in the theoretical exam.
Traffic Rules of Ukraine — there is no direct provision regarding the duration of “daily rest” (8 hours)
The issue of the specific duration of daily rest (in hours) is not regulated by the Traffic Rules of Ukraine; the Rules do not contain clauses that establish the standard of “at least 8 consecutive hours” for two drivers during a work shift. Such standards are subject to special regulation of drivers’ working and rest time.
Clause 2.9 (subclause “g”)
It is prohibited for a driver to operate a vehicle while fatigued.
This clause of the Traffic Rules checks the general principle: a driver is not allowed to drive if fatigue creates a traffic hazard; however, the Rules do not specify exactly how many hours rest must last.
Clause 5.2 of the “Regulation on Working Time and Rest Time of Drivers of Wheeled Vehicles” (Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 340 dated 07.06.2010)
If two drivers operate a vehicle during a work shift, each driver must have a daily rest of at least 8 consecutive hours.
Thus, the correct answer is “At least 8 consecutive hours,” considering that the Traffic Rules prohibit driving while fatigued (clause 2.9), and the specific minimum duration of daily rest for a crew of two drivers is directly defined by clause 5.2 of the mentioned Regulation.
When two drivers operate a vehicle during a single work shift, this does not mean that each of them can rest less than usual. On the contrary, the law explicitly sets a minimum rest period for each driver to prevent fatigue accumulation and decreased attention while driving.
The Regulation on Working Time and Rest Time for Drivers of Wheeled Vehicles (Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 340) stipulates: if two drivers take turns driving within a shift, each of them must be provided with a daily rest period of a defined minimum duration. The key point here is that the rest must be continuous, meaning it cannot be "accumulated" through several short breaks during the day, but must be a consecutive block of time.
For example, if drivers work in pairs and take turns on the road, the periods when one driver is not driving cannot always be considered full daily rest, as this may only be a break between driving, not a guaranteed long sleep and recovery. Therefore, the rule requires a clear minimum specifically for daily rest for each driver.
Thus, the correct answer is "At least 8 consecutive hours," because when two drivers operate a vehicle during a shift, each of them must be provided with an uninterrupted daily rest period of at least 8 hours.