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Hours of service

Okay kiddo, listen up!

When people work, they need to take breaks and rest so they can be safe and healthy. This is especially important if someone is driving a big truck or bus because they need to be alert and focused on the road.

The government made some rules called Hours of Service to make sure that people who drive trucks and buses get enough rest. These rules say that a driver can work for a certain number of hours and then they need to rest for a certain number of hours.

For example, a driver can work for 11 hours in a row, but then they need to rest for 10 hours before they can work again. They also can’t drive for more than 60 hours in a week or 70 hours in 8 days.

This helps keep drivers and other people on the road safe, because tired drivers can cause accidents. It’s important to follow these rules so everyone can stay safe and healthy while they’re on the road.