Is it possible to drive 11 hours straight?

Truck drivers in the US can legally drive for a total of 11 hours before being required to take a 10-hour break but for personal travel, a safe limit of 9 hours is advised. This will enable you to calculate the distance you can expect to travel in a day.

What is the max driving time for one driver in a 24hr period?

11 hours
Based on strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a truck driver can be behind the wheel for a maximum of 11 hours in a 24-hour period.

What is the 11-hour rule?

The 11-hour rule According to the 11-hour rule, a property-carrying driver can drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty within the 14-hour period. Passenger-carrying drivers can drive up to 10 hours after eight consecutive hours off duty.

Can you split your 10-hour break?

The split sleeper berth rule allows a driver to extend an on-duty shift by splitting the required 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time into two shifts. Under the FMCSA rules, the combination of the two rest periods is considered the equivalent of a 10-hour break.

What is the 10 hour rule?

10-Hour Driving Limit May drive a maximum of 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off duty.

How many hours can a driver extend their driving time?

Drivers are allowed to extend the 11-hour maximum driving limit and 14-hour driving window by up to 2 hours when adverse driving conditions are encountered. Drivers are allowed to extend the 10-hour maximum driving time and 15-hour on-duty limit by up to 2 hours when adverse driving conditions are encountered.

How many hours can you drive with a property-carrying vehicle?

FMCSA notes that drivers of property-carrying CMVs are still prohibited from driving more than 11 hours during a work shift (13 hours under the adverse driving conditions exception) and driving is prohibited after an individual accumulates 14 hours of on-duty time (16 hours under the adverse driving conditions exception).

How many hours can you drive in a day?

The main EU rules on driving hours are that you must not drive more than: 9 hours in a day – this can be extended to 10 hours twice a week. 56 hours in a week. 90 hours in any 2 consecutive weeks.

How many hours can you drive after coming off duty?

May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time does not extend the 14-hour period. May not drive after having been on duty for 15 hours, following 8 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time is not included in the 15-hour period.