The Global Peace Index's chart showing countries involved in external conflicts which have led to more than 25 deaths IEP. With the crisis in Gaza, the rise of Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria and the international stand-off ongoing in Ukraine, it can sometimes feel like the whole world is at war.
The 11-hour rule. A driver is not allowed to drive more than 11 consecutive hours, before he must take a 10-hour off-duty or sleeper break. Once a driver has exhausted his 11 hours driving, he can get a fresh 11 hours by taking a 10-hour off-duty or sleeper break.
Cycles in effect put a limit on the total amount of time a driver can be on duty in a given period before he must take time off. Cycle 1 is 70 hours in a 7-day period, and cycle 2 is 120 hours in a 14-day period. A driver who uses cycle 1 must take off 36 hours at the end of the cycle before being allowed to restart the cycle again.