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Find training courses to help you become a qualified dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver.
Apply for an ADR test to allow a vehicle to carry dangerous or hazardous goods in bulk on the road.
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 card. You must…
A form to be filled in by individuals or companies who are exporting dangerous goods.
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.
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.
Template that dangerous goods advisers can use to make their annual report.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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