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A break of at least 45 minutes
As a general rule, after 4.5 hours of driving a break of at least 45 minutes is required, unless a rest period begins.
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A break of at least 45 minutes
A break of 15 minutes at most
No compulsory break until 6 hours
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Según el Reglamento (CE) 561/2006, tras 4 horas y media de conducción ininterrumpida, el conductor debe hacer, con carácter general:
- Una pausa de al menos 45 minutos(Correct answer)
- Una pausa de 15 minutos como máximo
- Ninguna pausa obligatoria hasta 6 horas
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