Key facts: fatigue and pre-shift checks
- Rest
- Between duties
- Driving hours
- Daily limit per driver
- Tired driver
- Replaced, not sent out
- Before each shift
- Driver checks tyres, fuel, lights and the car
- Night shifts
- Planned with rested drivers
- Long outstation days
- Within the hours limit
- Backup
- Another driver and car when needed
- Licence
- Commercial licence checked
What does the driver check before a shift?
A quick walk-round before setting off catches most problems before passengers are aboard.
| Check | Looking for |
|---|---|
| Tyres | Pressure, damage; spare in the boot |
| Fuel | Enough for the route |
| Lights and indicators | All working, especially for night runs |
| Car condition | Clean inside, AC working, nothing loose |
| Equipment | Fire extinguisher, seat belts, jack and tools |
How is tiredness kept off the road?
By planning: duties are spread so drivers rest between them and stay within the daily hours limit. On the day, a driver who is not fit to drive tells the office and another driver takes the route.
See driver absence.
What about night shifts and long drives?
Night routes are given to rested drivers, and long outstation days are planned within the hours limit. For a very long day, ask us how it will be planned, for example with an overnight stop.
See late-night drops and multi-day hire.
Where do these facts come from?
The driver rules on this page were confirmed by the owner on 9 October 2026. The hours limit is not published as a number.
- Pre-trip checks, rest between duties, a daily driving-hours limit and replacing tired drivers confirmed by the owner on 9 October 2026.
About this answer
Written and checked by Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels, a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018. Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG (Maruti Suzuki) plant, Gujarat 384210. Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad 380061. Open 24/7 on +91 99745 30788. Rated 4.9 on Google.
To cite this answer:Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels, "How do you manage driver fatigue and working-hour considerations?", updated 9 October 2026, https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/safety-and-tracking/driver-fatigue-and-pre-shift-checks/