Been driving my truck with a Siemens tacho and never known how to do a manual entry, until now! Cheers. It's never been a problem, I just put it on auto. Card goes in, I work/drive, card comes out. Never been an issue.

Very useful. I start my induction for a new job next week. This really helpped. Much appriciated

Excellent mate. This has helped me a lot. I start a new job driving a 7.5 tonner next week. I have never used a digital taco before. I've only ever used the disc one and that was about 10 years ago on a skip wagon I was going to go on a days course but this has helped me a lot. Thanks for the upload.

Thanks for this. Very helpful for me as a new driver!

Thanks for the reply. Legend. If I bump into you in a greasy spoon café somewhere in the country I owe you a coffee...

Thanks matey,gives me a clue anyway!!!!!

I learned a few things thanks bud

They should teach drivers more when learning to become hgv driver. I remember on my 1st day I hadn't a clue which way put it in lol

@oleg3724

2 жыл бұрын

Same me, no one showed me how to operate a tacho. Had to ask other drivers and everyone looked at me like an idiot. 😄

When would you NOT do a manual entry? I started recently, but ran into confusion. I'd learned the 1.4, but the tacho wasn't running that version.

Thank you we'll put

Thank you 😊

On 1.3 the first tacho I'm thinking in bst entrys need to made in utc and in 1.4 tachos the entrys can be made in local time would I be right in thinking that ?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

Wellman2010 That is correct.

Thanks

Very helpful video, thanks!! Just started driving a class 2 and I'm a little lost with these tachographs. was wondering what I would need to do it I left my card in the slot overnight?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

If you leave your card in overnight whilst its on other work make two printouts then write on the back of them you left your card in overnight and between the hours of 17:00 - 04:00 you were actually on a daily rest period and not other work. Then hand one in to your office and keep one for yourself for 28 days. If you left it in overnight but changed the tacho to rest and its clocked up 9 - 11 hours of rest then all is fine... Unless you were due a weekly rest.

@abcd11onWC

8 жыл бұрын

+DTW-TheWanderingMuzungu That's great, thanks for quick reply. I left my card in tonight, the tachograph in this truck automatically goes to rest when engine off and keys out so it should be fine! Thank you :)

Nice vid pal.. iv got my module 4 on Monday then Im on the road. I f I fire a few tacho questions at ya could you answer what you can pal. So much to take in.Thanks.Can you insert card and record other work even when the keys are not in the vehicle?When you have gone over you drive time by accident do you do a print out as soon as you've infringed or wait until youre eventually parked up?Do you put manual entries in on utc time or local time. So you you need to subtract an hour of you summer hour or will the machine do it for you.?Thanks very much pal. If you could answer these that would be great..Cheers John.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

Hi John, 1. Inserting the card is safest when the ignition is switched on but engine doesn't have to be running. Once your card is in, it will continue to record in whatever mode it was set with the keys removed and the tacho in standby mode. 2. When the vehicle is in motion your locked out of nearly everything so printouts can only be done when stationary. You have to stop in a safe place as soon as possible after going over your time. 3.it depends, the old 1.3 tachos are utc the newer 1.4 and 1.5 display local time and record it in utc for you on manual entries. Yes subtract 1 hour in summer to get utc.

Can i use a vehicle with a tachograph in Uganda without using such cards and the vehicle functions very well such as benz axor 2529? If the tachograph is removed or ignored on the benz axor 2529, does it affect its functionality?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

Kabuye Henry it's for keeping an eye on drivers hours in Europe outside of that its not relevant so ignore it or if you want you can get rid of it.

I worked for an agency driving a class 2 doing multiple deliveries. When I pull up to unload do I need to put the tacho on other work or will it know because the lorry isn't moving anywhere.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Wilkinson Tacho will always default to other work when stationary. In some rare cases it will default to rest when the ignition is turned off.

Doesn't begin to tell you how to use the card and machine until 6:00.

@bencrosbie

5 жыл бұрын

Kieran Jones thanks

Does the system (1.4) tells you how many hours working time you have clocked up over a week? I know the bottom left corner tells how many driving hours over fortnight but can't find how many hours working time?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

BigBoss luki none of the systems log working hours you need to keep an eye on it yourself I'm afraid.

@michaelquinn8498

3 жыл бұрын

@@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu isn’t that clocked as other work? The whole purpose of manual entry is to include your start of shift ie clocking in paperwork keys etc to insertions of card. That’s classed as your shift as far as I was told on the CPC course of Tachograph & work directives

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelquinn8498 Yes that's the purpose of manual entry to include all the preamble up to inserting your card and the bit after before going home.

OK so now I know about Manuel entries as I did not have a clue. Been driving class 2 for 2 weeks my taco download is going to be interesting 🤔😳

If you are driving along a road and you are aware that if you carry on along the road you will get stuck in traffic and you will go over you driving hours, but you can stop in the lay-by you are about to pass but you are unsure as to whether your 45 mins will count, what would you do? If you take 45mins after just 4hrs drive, is the amount you can then drive 4.5hrs or 5hrs? How many hours do you need to have driven so that the 45min classes as 45min, not the 15min split break?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

Trucker Frenglais if you know can stop before going over your hours then stop a 45 min stop in a layby is perfectly acceptable. It will only reset to 4.5 hrs You can do whatever you want before taking a 45 even 1 min.

@truckerfranglais4375

7 жыл бұрын

Ok, cheers :-)

These devices are technical dinosaurs....lol

I lost my casual contract working for a company because I did,nt know how to use tachograph unit.

Hello, I am going for this driving job and I got my digi tacho card but I've never used it. Can you tell me what happens when you place it in the tacho for the first time. Thank you.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

9 жыл бұрын

Kiril Kirilov Exactly the same thing as when you put it in second, third, fourth time etc. Your tacho card works straight out the box no setup required.

@KrankyPandas

9 жыл бұрын

DTW-TheWanderingMuzungu Ok, thanks alot. (: one more thing can you please tell me what model camera are you using for reversing, back in the rigid lorry videos.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

9 жыл бұрын

Kiril Kirilov Do you mean the one I'm wearing which is a vio pov hd or the screen on the dashboard which is a built in camera that's permanently attached to the truck model unknown.

Thought that was a waitrose wagon. Have you ever delivered to Lincoln?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

No not my patch. I cover south and south west.

As a new driver . I'd never been shown how to use a digital tacho. Just a quick question . If you haven't driven for a few days or a week . Do you need to go through this process ? Obviously if you've had a decent break your last day of work will have been some time ago. Can you not just put the card in the tacho unit and let it do its thing or do you still need to make some changes via manual entry?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

Manual entry is a best practice thing not necessarily something you need to do. If its an older tacho not much changes you just add the bit on to the end and start same as always. If its a newer one you'll need to wind the date back fair way to add your other work or what ever you were doing. The process is always the same there's just a bigger gap in the middle.

@AWNEWY67

6 жыл бұрын

I did my first 3 driving jobs last week for Hermes . The guy showed me my vehicle , gave me my job list and said put the tacho card in but don't touch it, he rushed me through . I talked to a couple of drivers , albeit very quickly as they were busy loading up . They said you need to show your rest breaks . I hadn't got a clue what to do . I ended up pressing some buttons but did it wrong . On the 3rd day of driving it showed I needed to take a break immediately because I'd driven 11 hours solid , which I hadn't . They were all local runs . Hanging around waiting to load up . I probably never drove more than 30 - 40 mins in one go before my next stop off. I had to sign the printout to show I'd made an error on my manual entry . So even if I've had a week off . When I put the card in , and lets say it took 30 mins to get the keys , check my load , do my drivers checks etc ...... I then need to make a manual entry as in take the time back 30 mins on crossed hammers to show what time I started work ? There's alot to learn as in Theory tests , CPC , hazard perception etc ..... before you can take your actual driving test . But there is no training or testing whatsoever on the use of Tachographs which I find really strange as its such a critical part of your job . I've watched alot of videos on KZread . I think yours is about the best I've seen , its less confusing , but there's still alot to take in for a new driver wanting to stay safe and legal. I've read so many comments from new drivers who are in the same boat as me and haven't got a clue how the digital tachograph actually works. Your help is very much appreciated . Thank you :-)

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you wind it back 30 mins to show other work that'll do it unless its 1.4 or newer then you have to account for the entire period the card was removed. I don't know why no one gets shown how to use tachos but yes it is complicated and even now after six years I still get the occasional infringement. Most companies nowadays expect drivers to work out of the box and not spend any time training you. I just started at a new place to cover a job the other day, I was given a key pointed to the truck told to bring it round the front to get loaded and take it to the next depot where they'll tell me what to do next. You get used to winging it but to start with its very daunting.

What are the rules on double manning ? Can someone clarify breaks, from my understanding the first 45 minutes as the second driver counts as your break, however the drivers are still within their rights to stop and have an actual break away from the vehicle, can this be confirmed please

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell the rules are all the same with an extra one that says the vehicle can remain in motion with both drivers swapping round before a required stationary stop after so many hours. Here's a pdf from the fta. www.fta.co.uk/_galleries/downloads/email_news/vosa_rule_on_drivers_hours_tachographs.pdf

@ronniedownie710

7 жыл бұрын

DTW-TheWanderingMuzungu

Does anyone know how 2 drivers work when it comes to driver 2, I switched the buttons to other work on driver 2 and poa on driver 1 but the tacho still thinks driver 1 is driving

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

You need to switch the cards rounds. The person driving is always driver 1 and the person in the passenger seat is always driver 2. Its a bit of a pain but thats what you've got to do and then manual entry the gap in between once you've switched cards round.

@stikkishoes

8 жыл бұрын

+DTW-TheWanderingMuzungu thank you very much I used to drive paired up years ago and today Iam paired up and couldn't remember how we did it, I did think we had to take the cards out but then I thought with something that's supposed to be technicall seems a bit daft lol but u have lodged my memory cheers good sir

@jamesthick6078

4 жыл бұрын

You have to manually swap The cards over from driver one to driver two ..

Count Arthur Strong!

Hi everyone. My company use to use log book but now changed to tacho. We work a 10 hr day and drive about 2-3 hours a day. Can we work 7 days a week. On sat on sundays 7 hours not 10 hours. This isn't all driving time like I say we drive about 2-3 hours a day and the rest is other work

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

4 жыл бұрын

If you are working in the EU you can only work 6 days max in one week then only 5 the next. Some countries don't allow you to drive on Sunday or bank holidays depending on the load you're carrying. If you are outside of the EU I've no idea what rules apply to you.

If I'm driving for a tree surgery company and I'm only driving to a job site in the morning and then back to the yard in the evening then am I supposed to use the tacho? Thanks.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

If the vehicle is over 3.5 tons then yes. If its just a van being driven on a B licence then no you don't. If you did need a tacho then I think you would still be CPC exempt as driving the vehicle is not the main part of your job.

@RUBBER_BULLET

6 жыл бұрын

OK, thanks.

@RUBBER_BULLET

6 жыл бұрын

Do I leave the card in the unit with it set to 'other work' whilst I'm working all day?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

RUBB3R BULL3T Hmmm not completely sure. You are working for the company but driving is not your main role. You would need to remember to switch it to break every now and then to comply with working time.

@RUBBER_BULLET

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I start on Monday so hopefully they will explain all.

How do u find out the other work time spent?

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

Spank Yanks You can either keep a count of it yourself or do s print out and it'll total it up for you. If your wanting to track your weekly working amount just take your day's work and subtract any rest breaks/poa's and that's your working time for the day.

If I go into the extra hour drive time but only use 30 mins does it still count as a whole hour

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

Dean Mason It still counts as one of your two weekly ten hour drives even if it's just one minute over nine hours.

@deanmason4714

7 жыл бұрын

DTW-TheWanderingMuzungu thought so cheers

The most complicated piece of kit I have ever seen in my life ,designed to catch drivers out and collect revenue ,it's not even like they are hi tech ,enjoy your fines

@bencrosbie

5 жыл бұрын

Paulowillz 😂😂😂 fact

@JordanHerrera

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mind

If you get pulled over, how long back does the police check your logs

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

5 жыл бұрын

MaRoMoRoStaR If it's just a basic run of the mill stop 28 days. If your being thoroughly investigated due to suspicion of constant law breaking etc I'm guessing they could go further.

@maromorostar6621

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fast reply, can i ask you one more question, when do i have to do manual entries, im gonna put my card in tommorow for the first time because i did not know in the first place i had to use it as a handicap driver, and im having it difficult to understand when to do manual entries. What is the steps when i put it in tommorow do i have to do manual entries or something ? Please help me. Thanks alot sir

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

5 жыл бұрын

MaRoMoRoStaR If it's the first time you'll just need to add a few minutes of other work from when you arrived/clocked on. The next time depending on the tacho either add a bit of other work at the end of your shift and a bit at the start or you have to account for the whole period the card was removed and add your rest in between those bits of other work.

@maromorostar6621

5 жыл бұрын

I still dont understand this manual part, why does it not just know i finished my job and im resting at home when i take out the card, and im starting my job when i put it in again and start driving. Why do i have to put other work in between when i did not do other work. I just can not get it why it has to be so complicated.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

5 жыл бұрын

MaRoMoRoStaR Well it's not a legal requirement thing per se but it just looks a bit more professional to do manual entries. If you decided not to do them you would just have had a longer rest period. EG remove card at 18:46 and put it back in at 7:20 you could leave it like that or do a manual entry. Put other work until 19:00 rest to 07:00 and other work until 19:19. It just tidies up the numbers instead of having a big block of unknown which is counted as rest.

Bridgestone tacho more like innit 😂

Out is out of scope for UK driving regs with log book and road test

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

5 жыл бұрын

cosgrove notts Since this video I have filled in most of the blanks in my knowledge and understanding. This is a bit out of date now.

ive rebuilt engines with less shit than this its mad complicated I can see why a lot of lads are leaving truck work

@jasonantigua6825

7 жыл бұрын

Jim Goose what's so difficult about it ?

It looks like you are in a Daf CF

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Clarke Correct.

Sorry for late reply, what if you have two tachocards on your name. Besides breaking the law, what are the benefits plus what are the trip and tricks to mule that idiot tacho system. I plan to start trucking so any info more then welcome. Regards

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

3 жыл бұрын

At no point should you be using two cards the pair of slots are for double manning with two drivers only. This allows for longer driving and and more distance to be covered in one shift. As for bending the rules I will leave that for people to work out themselves.

@SinisaStjepanovic

3 жыл бұрын

@@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu i know regarding two slots. I ment cause of overtime when me first card gets to point that its not rideable(you have to rest) so s3cond comes in. Thats breaking of law prison probably. Im trying to find the job as class 2 atm and Im having difficulties cause of no experience/insurance premium for companys. Thx for reply though

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

3 жыл бұрын

@@SinisaStjepanovic Yeah I had the same problem. It took me two months to get a job.

OUT is out of scope

6 people obviously didn't grasp it, lol.

Too much shit to remember ..

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you need to know at least most of it if not all.

Oh my.the vosa is gonna make a fortune fron you newbies!!,thecidiots are advising the clueless,and yes,you pay the fines!

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

7 жыл бұрын

Steven Smith Well been going for 6 years with no problems and all I'm doing here is reading off the FTA version of the rules which being a massive organisation should be correct.

@northfolk6991

6 жыл бұрын

ss: KNOB!!!

Driver shortage? I wonder why? The rules are far too complicated, EUSSR directives, and all the other bull droppings.

Overly complex bolloxs. 2018 and the digi taco is not smart enough to work shit out its self. I hate the fucking thing, i am a fairly newly passed hgv 1&2. I quit driving the things within weeks because of the not so smart digi taco was overly complex. Fcuk HGV driving.

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

6 жыл бұрын

Well they keep adding new features with each software update but its still a way off from the dream of working everything out for you. It does seem overly complicated in the early stages but you'll get the hang of it. its a shame to throw that much money and effort away just because of one small thing. Just keep at it and it'll all slot in to place.

RIP out digi shit & go back to easy to use tacho cards. Much easier to use.

I had a Sinclair spectrum that had better graphics and user functions than these piss poor units have, oh by the way we in the uk use miles and MPH , I refuse to bend to the French

three videos to show how a tacho work you must be kidding

@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu

8 жыл бұрын

There is other stuff in here like history of tachos the driver regs and working time directive on top of showing how the tacho works. So no you don't need to watch all three if you don't want.

No. 1 rule in training: get details right!!!!! its not Ridgestone, its Stoneridge!!! Youve corrected your mistake on the screen, so your aware! Major mistake

@jasonantigua6825

7 жыл бұрын

75cammo Fuck you !

Thanks