Professional drivers sometimes transport cargo that is classified as dangerous goods. You often wonder when such goods can be transported without special requirements, and when you need to have ADR certification, properly equipped vehicles, or meet additional conditions.
ADR training is intended for, and mandatory for, drivers who regularly or occasionally transport any type of dangerous goods defined by law.
Drivers of vehicles transporting dangerous goods must attend the basic ADR training. This training is delivered as an 18-hour course.
Drivers who transport dangerous goods in tankers with a capacity above 1 m³ must take the specialist training for transporting dangerous goods in tanks. This training lasts 12 hours and also includes mandatory practical exercises.
Drivers who transport dangerous goods of Class 1 (explosives) must attend an additional specialist ADR training for Class 1, which consists of 8 hours of instruction.
ADR training usually takes place at the end of the week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), in the afternoon, and on Saturday in the morning. If you choose specialist ADR training, you must complete additional learning units.
After successfully passing the theoretical exam, you will receive the Certificate of Professional Competence for Drivers of Motor Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods.
The ADR driver qualification certificate is valid for 5 years. After five years, but before the certificate expires, you must complete refresher training to update your knowledge.
Refresher training lasts two days, which is half the duration of the basic or specialist initial training.
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