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Find training courses to help you become a qualified dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver.
How to qualify as a dangerous goods driver, choosing what training you need, finding a training provider, getting and keeping your ADR card up to date, replacing a card, staying qualified and adding substance classes to your…
To become a dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver you need to: train and…
You’ll need to book and take a training course to qualify to transport…
Not all training providers run courses for explosives and radioactive…
The training courses can last up to 7 days, depending on which…
You’ll take the exams at the end of your course - usually on the last day.…
Your dangerous goods (ADR) driver card will be posted to you within 5…
Your qualification lasts for 5 years. You have to take refresher training…
You can add extra classes of dangerous goods to your ADR driver card. You…
Apply for an ADR test to allow a vehicle to carry dangerous or hazardous goods in bulk on the road.
A form to be filled in by individuals or companies who are exporting dangerous goods.
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
Apply to replace a vehicle's ADR certificate if you've lost the original, or need to change the owner or address.
Fill in this form to declare that a vehicle used for carrying dangerous goods or hazardous substances is safe to have an MOT or other vehicle test.
How healthcare professionals can transport category A pathogens (note 24), and an application form for authorisation to transport waste.
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