What is the maximum permissible time at the wheel per day when driving a truck with a permissible total mass of 16 t?

For trucks over 3.5 tons total mass, German and EU law set a strict daily driving limit for safety. The maximum driving time in one day is 9 hours, but on two separate days per week, this can be extended to 10 hours. You cannot drive 10 hours every day or extend this to three days per week. This helps prevent driver fatigue and ensures safer road conditions. The rule is designed to protect both drivers and other road users. If you remember 9 hours is the standard limit, with a 10-hour exception allowed only twice per week, you'll get similar questions right in the future.