According to the driving work hours’ regulation, can freight-handling be accounted as driving?

1. No. Other than breaks and waiting periods, all other vehicle related activities are not accounted as driving.
2. Correct answer: Yes. Freight handling, arranging, loading and unloading is lawfully accounted as driving hours.
3. Yes, but not more than one hour a day.
4. No. Only actual driving, and not any other vehicle related action, is accounted as driving.

WhyYes, loading, unloading and arranging freight legally count as driving hours. The driver gets tired from this work too, so the limit includes it.