ADR is the framework governing the carriage of dangerous goods by road. In the UK, ADR rules are applied through the domestic carriage regulations, and drivers who carry dangerous goods in scope need the appropriate ADR training and certification.

Drivers carrying dangerous goods in scope must hold the appropriate ADR driver training certificate. There are exemptions and modified cases for some small loads and certain limited or excepted quantity movements, but you should check the current rules rather than assume.

Every standard route includes the core module. Depending on what you need to carry, you then add packages or tanks, individual class modules, grouped class modules, or specialist Class 1 or Class 7 training.

Packages covers packaged dangerous goods, packaging marks, labels, transport categories, loading and segregation. Tanks adds tanker-specific knowledge such as filling ratios, ullage, tank equipment, discharge procedures, static electricity and tank vehicle behaviour.

Grouped class training lets some learners qualify for groups of similar dangerous goods instead of taking every class separately. Group A covers classes 2, 3, 6 and 8. Group B covers classes 4, 5 and 9.

Yes. Explosives and radioactive materials are specialist routes with separate modules.

ADR tests are multiple-choice, completed online, and taken in person at the training centre. You sit one exam for each module you trained for.

An ADR qualification lasts for 5 years. Drivers need refresher training and the relevant refresher exams to remain qualified.

You can retake the failed module test within 16 weeks without retaking the training for that module.

Yes. You can take the relevant additional module and exam later. The new class entitlement will normally keep the same expiry date as your existing ADR card.

No. This platform is an independent revision tool designed to support learners before or alongside approved ADR training.