Can You Drive after a 30 minute break?
As mentioned earlier, drivers can perform other non-driving tasks after 8 hours without taking the break. It is just that they cannot drive a vehicle after 8 hours if they haven’t taken a 30-minute break. The 30-minute break does not extend the 14-hour window.
What to do if you get sleepy on a long drive?
If you are going on a drive for longer than 30 minutes, and you feel sleep deprived, consider a carpool, rideshare, UBER or bringing a friend so that each 30 minutes you can switch off. Consider small doses of caffeine 15-25 minutes prior to a long drive, and every 2 hours after. But remember not too close to bedtime!
When do CMV drivers have to take a 30 minute break?
On December 27, 2011, FMCSA introduced a new provision (the 30 minute break rule) that requires CMV drivers to take a mandatory 30-minute break after 8 hours of being on duty. In this post, we discuss the 30-minute break rule in detail.
Is the 30 minute break rule for property carrying drivers?
If you are a property-carrying driver and, for some reason, the 30-minute break rule does not apply to you, just deselect the 30 minute break option under KeepTruckin app settings, and you will not be notified to take the break. The 30 minute break rule is mandatory for most property-carrying drivers.
As mentioned earlier, drivers can perform other non-driving tasks after 8 hours without taking the break. It is just that they cannot drive a vehicle after 8 hours if they haven’t taken a 30-minute break. The 30-minute break does not extend the 14-hour window.
If you are going on a drive for longer than 30 minutes, and you feel sleep deprived, consider a carpool, rideshare, UBER or bringing a friend so that each 30 minutes you can switch off. Consider small doses of caffeine 15-25 minutes prior to a long drive, and every 2 hours after. But remember not too close to bedtime!
On December 27, 2011, FMCSA introduced a new provision (the 30 minute break rule) that requires CMV drivers to take a mandatory 30-minute break after 8 hours of being on duty. In this post, we discuss the 30-minute break rule in detail.
How to stay awake while driving long distances?
Let an ice cube melt in your mouth as you are driving. A lot of truck drivers that drive long distances for a living swear that having ice cubes in their mouth helps them stay awake behind the wheel. 19. Wipe Your Face With Something Cool Wiping your face with a wet wipe or moist towel can help you fight the need to sleep.