"Tachograph" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tachograph" Meaning

A tachograph (or the adjective "tachographic") refers to a device or system for measuring the speed of a vehicle (usually one fitted with an engine of over 10 kW) or other machine, overlaid on a circular chart which records speed against time.

In a vehicle context, a tachograph is a tool for monitoring the driving hours of a driver, and ensures compliance with relevant laws which regulate how many hours may be worked without a rest.

"Tachograph" Examples

Examples of "tachograph"

A tachograph is a precision instrument, typically attached to a clipboard, used to register a driver's speed, distance traveled and other data while driving.
The tachograph helps drivers keep track of their working hours and ensures compliance with regulations.
The company installed a tachograph in all of its trucks at an extra cost.
Drivers are required to have the tachograph recorded by the transportation manager at the end of each day.
The problem with the tachograph was that the needle would move up to 15 minutes an hour on its own, so it was nearly impossible to keep track of progress.