A bus driver has spent two hours cleaning and inspecting their vehicle. How many hours are they permitted to drive that day?

A bus driver is typically allowed to drive for a maximum of 12 hours in a day, provided they have complied with the necessary pre-driving inspections and maintenance checks, which is the context provided in this scenario. The two hours spent cleaning and inspecting their vehicle does not count against the driving limit but contributes to the overall work hours the driver can have in a day.

The regulation typically permits a driving period of 12 hours in a day after the driver has completed relevant inspections and rest periods. In this case, since the driver has already completed the initial inspection and cleaning, they can drive for an additional 12 hours within a regulated and controlled environment, ensuring safety and adherence to driving limits.