Take the dangerous goods driver test
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzTo do this, you must first attend a training course lasting at least two and a half days at a recognized training provider. You must then pass an examination at the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).
The examination for dangerous goods drivers is usually conducted by the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce following the relevant training course at the training provider's premises.
The training courses and therefore also the examinations are divided into a basic course, advanced tank course, advanced class 1 course, advanced class 7 course and refresher training. Each course concludes with a
The duration of the examination for the:
- Initial training
- Basic course 45 minutes
- Advanced tank course 45 minutes
- Advanced course class 1 30 minutes
- Advanced course class 7 30 minutes
- Refresher course 30 minutes
The ADR training certificate is valid for five years from the date of passing the basic examination. To extend the ADR training certificate for a further 5 years, a refresher course must be attended and the refresher examination passed. This must be done before the ADR training certificate expires. If the validity date has passed, it is mandatory to complete an initial training course and examination.
ADR training certificates are extended for a further 5 years from the date of validity if the refresher training has been successfully completed within 12 months before the ADR training certificate expires.