LGV Dangerous Goods (ADR Basics) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'ADR' stand for in relation to dangerous goods transport?
- Accord Dangereux Routier — the European agreement on international carriage of dangerous goods by road (Correct answer)
- Advanced Dangerous Regulations
- Approved Driver Requirements
- Authorised Dangerous Road transport agreement
Correct answer: Accord Dangereux Routier — the European agreement on international carriage of dangerous goods by road
ADR stands for Accord Dangereux Routier (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). It is a UN-based international treaty setting out rules for transporting dangerous goods by road.
Question 2: What are the nine UN classes of dangerous goods?
- Explosives; Gases; Flammable liquids; Flammable solids; Oxidisers/organic peroxides; Toxic/infectious; Radioactive; Corrosives; Miscellaneous (Correct answer)
- Chemicals; Gases; Fuels; Poisons; Explosives; Radioactive; Nuclear; Acids; Weapons
- Explosives; Liquids; Solids; Gases; Organic; Inorganic; Hazardous; Toxic; Non-toxic
- Gases; Liquids; Solids; Powders; Metals; Plastics; Organics; Inorganics; Radioactive
Correct answer: Explosives; Gases; Flammable liquids; Flammable solids; Oxidisers/organic peroxides; Toxic/infectious; Radioactive; Corrosives; Miscellaneous
The nine classes are: 1 Explosives, 2 Gases, 3 Flammable liquids, 4 Flammable solids (4.1, 4.2, 4.3), 5 Oxidising/organic peroxides (5.1, 5.2), 6 Toxic/infectious (6.1, 6.2), 7 Radioactive, 8 Corrosives, 9 Miscellaneous.
Question 3: What does an orange ADR hazard plate (Kemler plate) on a vehicle display?
- The hazard identification number (top) and the UN number (bottom) of the substance being carried (Correct answer)
- The driver's ADR certificate number
- The vehicle's authorised load capacity
- The emergency contact number
Correct answer: The hazard identification number (top) and the UN number (bottom) of the substance being carried
The orange Kemler plate shows the hazard identification number (HIN/Kemler code) on the top half and the 4-digit UN number of the dangerous substance on the bottom half. This allows emergency services to quickly identify the substance and its hazards.
Question 4: What ADR certificate must a driver carry when transporting certain quantities of dangerous goods?
- An ADR vocational training certificate (also called an ADR licence) (Correct answer)
- A standard LGV licence endorsement
- A Transport Manager's certificate
- A HAZMAT employer declaration
Correct answer: An ADR vocational training certificate (also called an ADR licence)
Drivers transporting dangerous goods in quantities above ADR thresholds must hold a valid ADR vocational training certificate. Certificates are issued following approved training and examination and must be renewed every 5 years.
Question 5: What information must be included in the transport document (consignment note) for ADR goods?
- UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, consignor/consignee details, and ADR declaration (Correct answer)
- Just the UN number and total weight
- Only the hazard class and destination
- The driver's ADR certificate number and vehicle registration
Correct answer: UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, consignor/consignee details, and ADR declaration
The ADR transport document must include: UN number with 'UN' prefix, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group (where applicable), total quantity, consignor and consignee details, and the required ADR declaration.
Question 6: What are 'written instructions' (Tremcards) that must be carried in ADR vehicle cabs?
- Emergency response instructions in the driver's language describing the substance's hazards and actions to take in an emergency (Correct answer)
- The driver's medical certificate
- Load securing instructions for hazardous cargo
- The vehicle maintenance log
Correct answer: Emergency response instructions in the driver's language describing the substance's hazards and actions to take in an emergency
Written instructions (formerly called Tremcards) must be in the vehicle cab, available in languages that the driver understands. They describe the hazards of the substance, protective measures, and actions to take in the event of an accident or emergency.
LGV Dangerous Goods (ADR Basics) 1
What does 'ADR' stand for in relation to dangerous goods transport?