Statutory guidance

Dangerous goods (ADR) driver training syllabus

The subjects that can be covered in dangerous goods (ADR) driver training.

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You can provide:

  • initial training for drivers to get their ADR licence
  • refresher training for drivers to stay qualified as a dangerous goods driver
  • specialised training courses for specific dangerous goods

Training for drivers to get their ADR licence must cover:

  • the core module - this includes things like rules for transporting and disposal of dangerous goods, load security, driver responsibilities and protective equipment
  • a module that covers at least one dangerous goods class
  • the packages module or tankers module

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Published 24 May 2024

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