LGV Dangerous Goods (ADR Basics)

Question 1

What does 'ADR' stand for in relation to dangerous goods transport?

Accepted Answer

Accord Dangereux Routier — the European agreement on international carriage of dangerous goods by road

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Advanced Dangerous Regulations

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Approved Driver Requirements

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Authorised Dangerous Road transport agreement

Question 2

What are the nine UN classes of dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

Explosives; Gases; Flammable liquids; Flammable solids; Oxidisers/organic peroxides; Toxic/infectious; Radioactive; Corrosives; Miscellaneous

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Chemicals; Gases; Fuels; Poisons; Explosives; Radioactive; Nuclear; Acids; Weapons

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Explosives; Liquids; Solids; Gases; Organic; Inorganic; Hazardous; Toxic; Non-toxic

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Gases; Liquids; Solids; Powders; Metals; Plastics; Organics; Inorganics; Radioactive

Question 3

What does an orange ADR hazard plate (Kemler plate) on a vehicle display?

Accepted Answer

The hazard identification number (top) and the UN number (bottom) of the substance being carried

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The driver's ADR certificate number

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The vehicle's authorised load capacity

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The emergency contact number

Question 4

What ADR certificate must a driver carry when transporting certain quantities of dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

An ADR vocational training certificate (also called an ADR licence)

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A standard LGV licence endorsement

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A Transport Manager's certificate

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A HAZMAT employer declaration

Question 5

What information must be included in the transport document (consignment note) for ADR goods?

Accepted Answer

UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, consignor/consignee details, and ADR declaration

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Just the UN number and total weight

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Only the hazard class and destination

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The driver's ADR certificate number and vehicle registration

Question 6

What are 'written instructions' (Tremcards) that must be carried in ADR vehicle cabs?

Accepted Answer

Emergency response instructions in the driver's language describing the substance's hazards and actions to take in an emergency

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The driver's medical certificate

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Load securing instructions for hazardous cargo

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The vehicle maintenance log