How many hours are you allowed to drive a car in a day?

wlh1us

there are no rules for non commercial driving, common sense will tell you that if you are tired, ( PULL OFF THE ROAD)

Megegie

I can drive as long as I please, provided I have gas in the car.

Andrew

I dont think there is a law regarding that matter.u drive as long as u can without felling tired.i can drive 12 hours when i need to but remember always REVIVE TO SURVIVE

Michael L

For a single driver in a private hire hire/hackney carriage the maximum working hours are limited to 13 hours in any 24 hour period and of those 13 hours only 9 hours can be spent driving.

Sitting in your cab (unless waiting with a meter running) isn't classed as driving. You should find it written in the hackney cab guide, I'm sure one of the controllers has a copy. I think the European law limited it to these hours in 2003. I've known drivers who used to start on a friday night and not clock off until an airport job on a monday morning.

The rules are there for everyones safety and certainly if there is a spot check it would definately invalidate your insurance if you ever are "booked" out for more than 13 hours.

BENTLEY BOY

25?

jeremy819

There are no restrictions on a personal vehicle from the DOT. If there were restrictions, you would be required to keep a log book as truckers do to verify how long you have been driving in the event you are stopped. If it is a company vehicle, there are some restrictions, each state has their own laws.

Psycho Dave

depends what you drive private no limit bus waggon aeroplane train around 48 a week a taxi driver unlimited i know i am one driving public around there is a limit but believe me falling asleep at the wheel is so easy and you have to know when to stop if you don't you will be driving no more Dave

CaShMoNeY

i can drive how ever many hours as long as i dont get drunk or something along the way

D.J.

Scott H

24. There's no restriction, but if you doze off and cause a wreck, you could be additionally liable if it's determined you weren't awake.

gomanyes562

Truck drivers and professional drivers (like taxis and such) are usually limited to 10 or 12 hours, but it varies by state. There are no limits for non-professional drivers, but of course use your best judgment.

oklatom

Unless you are a commercial driver with rules and regulations to follow as regards time behind the wheel, as many as you can stand. Really NOT a good idea to drive without some break though.

dodge man

there really are no rules on this for cars ,just large trucks,but some states now will ask if they pull you over and you look tired ,they will ask how long you been driving and they will recommend that you pull over and rest,a lot of state troopers are now doing this,its the same thing as driving impaired if you get in an accident now,good luck with it.

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i guess 24. but I usually only drive 30 minutes to 1 hour each day to avoid fatigue.

Once I drove 14 hours in a day when I was moving to California. i thought I could stand it, but I didn't like it.

Cogito Ergo Sum

Allowed by whom? I am not aware of anyone who has the power to dictate to me how many hours I will be permitted to drive in a day. If you are aware of any such person, please share that information with me.

secretservice

There's no law, it would be pretty hard to enforce. People sometimes have to drive long hours, that's why they have rest stops on the highway and signs encouraging drivers to take a rest if needed. "take a break for safety's sake"

Mark C

You're probably thinking about a commercial driver and that varies from state to state. Interstate truck drivers are limited to 11 hours within a 24 hour period but rest breaks are highly encouraged.

Steeltrapped

I have no idea but I've driven for at least 20 hours if not more, without stopping to sleep. If you don't pass out at the wheel, how is anyone ever going to find out how long you've been driving? Just toss back a few double espressos and put the pedal to the metal, pal.

robert harmon

how many hours canl i legaly drive for a new car dealer in a 24 hour period driving new cars from one state to another?

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