Take UK Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Road Mode Examination Practice Questions - UK Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) Road Mode Examination Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Under ADR and the UK Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations (CDG), which class of dangerous goods covers flammable liquids having a flash-point of not more than 60°C?

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AClass 3✓BClass 2✓CClass 4.1✓DClass 8✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the primary significance of Packing Group I (PG I) assigned to a dangerous substance under ADR classification?

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ASubstances presenting medium danger✓BSubstances exempt from packaging testing✓CSubstances presenting high danger✓DSubstances presenting low danger✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Under ADR 1.1.3.6 (the small load threshold), what is the total maximum score allowed before full ADR carriage provisions apply to a transport unit?

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A2,000 points✓B1,000 points✓C10,000 points✓D500 points✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What is the multiplier used to calculate calculated points for Transport Category 2 dangerous goods under ADR 1.1.3.6?

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A0✓B50✓C1✓D3✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which participant in the dangerous goods chain is primarily responsible for providing the carrier with dangerous goods transport documentation and information under ADR 1.4.2.1?

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AThe Driver✓BThe Consignor✓CThe Consignee✓DThe Enforcement Officer✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

How long must an undertaking retain copies of dangerous goods transport documents carried by road under ADR 5.4.4?

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AAt least 1 month✓BAt least 5 years✓CAt least 12 months✓DAt least 3 months✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which of the following transport operations is exempt from the requirement to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) under ADR 1.8.3.2?

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AHaulage contractors specializing in Class 1 explosive bulk shipments✓BUndertakings transporting 20,000 litres of petrol in fixed tank vehicles daily✓CChemical manufacturing companies filling bulk tank-containers for international road transit✓DUndertakings whose activities concern quantities not exceeding 1.1.3.6 small load thresholds✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under ADR Chapter 3.4, packages containing dangerous goods packed in Limited Quantities (LQ) must be marked with which emblem?

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AA solid orange rectangle measuring 400 mm x 300 mm✓BA circle enclosing the letter 'E' and a sequence number✓CA square mark with a tree and fish symbol✓DA diamond-shaped mark with top and bottom portions blackened✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A vehicle carries 200 kg of UN 1005 Ammonia, anhydrous (Class 2.3, TC 1, multiplier 50) and 150 L of UN 1202 Diesel fuel (Class 3, TC 3, multiplier 1). Calculate the total ADR 1.1.3.6 points and determine if the 1,000-point threshold is exceeded.

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A10,150 points (Exceeded)✓B10,000 points (Exceeded)✓C950 points (Not exceeded)✓D350 points (Not exceeded)✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A driver transports 200 L of UN 1263 Paint (Packing Group II, Transport Category 2) and 300 L of UN 1263 Paint (Packing Group III, Transport Category 3). Does this load qualify for small load exemption under ADR 1.1.3.6?

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AYes, because all items share the same UN number✓BNo, total points equal 1,100, exceeding 1,000 points✓CYes, total points equal 900, which is <= 1,000 points✓DNo, because UN 1263 Paint cannot be combined across different packing groups✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Under ADR 1.1.3.1(c), what is the maximum capacity per packaging for carriage undertaken by enterprises ancillary to their main activity (e.g. deliveries to building sites)?

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A60 litres✓B250 litres✓C1,000 litres✓D450 litres✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What maximum total quantity of liquid fuel may be carried in fixed fuel tanks of a transport unit for its own propulsion under ADR 1.1.3.3(a)?

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A2,000 litres per transport unit✓B500 litres per transport unit✓C1,000 litres per transport unit✓D1,500 litres per transport unit✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Under ADR 1.8.3.3, which of the following is a mandatory duty of a designated Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)?

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ADriving transport units carrying high consequence dangerous goods during peak traffic✓BPreparing an annual report to the management of the undertaking on its dangerous goods activities✓CIssuing driver ADR training certificates after conducting classroom tests✓DInspecting vehicle anti-lock braking systems every 6 months✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which ADR Chapter contains the provisions governing carriage of dangerous goods in Limited Quantities (LQ)?

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AChapter 1.1.3.6✓BChapter 3.5✓CChapter 3.4✓DChapter 5.3✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What is the maximum gross mass limit per combination package (inner packaging in outer packaging) for dangerous goods packed in Limited Quantities under ADR 3.4.2?

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A30 kg✓B50 kg✓C20 kg✓D400 kg✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What obligation does ADR 3.4.12 place on consignors offering Limited Quantity (LQ) packages totaling more than 8 tonnes gross mass to a carrier?

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AEnsure the driver holds a specialized Tank ADR training certificate✓BInform the carrier in advance of the total gross mass of LQ dangerous goods being consigned✓CProvide a formal 4-page Instruction in Writing to the driver✓DAttach numbered HIN orange plates to the front and rear of the vehicle✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Under ADR Chapter 3.5 (Excepted Quantities), what code indicates that a substance is NOT authorized for carriage in excepted quantities?

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AEQ✓BE5✓CE1✓DE0✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which safety duty falls upon the Unloader under ADR 1.4.3.7?

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AChecking that packagings or tank containers show no damaging leak that could compromise safety during unloading✓BCalculating the 1.1.3.6 point values prior to vehicle departure from the consignor✓CAffixing orange plates to the front of the towing vehicle✓DIssuing the dangerous goods transport document to the driver before departure✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the primary role of the Filler under ADR 1.4.3.3 regarding tank loading?

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ADesigning tank shell thickness calculations under EN standards✓BConducting annual MOT vehicle inspections on tank chassis✓CEnsuring tanks are filled only with authorized dangerous goods and that permissible degree of filling is respected✓DProviding emergency response cover for chemical spillage on public motorways✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Under UK CDG regulations, how long does an undertaking have to notify the competent authority (DfT / SQA) of a serious accident involving dangerous goods transport requiring a DGSA accident report under ADR 1.8.3.6?

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AWithin 30 calendar days of the annual audit✓BWithin 6 months of the incident✓CAs soon as possible, with a detailed report submitted without delay✓DOnly during the 5-year DGSA renewal application✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A consignment consists of 15 kg of UN 0082 Explosive, blasting, type B (Class 1.1D, Transport Category 1, multiplier 50) and 20 L of UN 1090 Acetone (Class 3 PG II, Transport Category 2, multiplier 3). Can this mixed load be carried under the ADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption?

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ANo, total points equal 810, but Class 1.1D has a maximum quantity limit of 20 kg under TC 1✓BNo, because Class 1 explosives cannot be combined with Class 3 under any exemption✓CYes, provided the vehicle is fitted with orange plates✓DYes, because total points equal 810, which is below 1,000 points✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A vehicle carries 5 tonnes of packaged dangerous goods in Limited Quantities and 300 points of packaged dangerous goods under ADR 1.1.3.6. What orange-colored plate marking is required on the vehicle?

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ANo orange-colored plates are required✓BNumbered HIN orange plates front and rear✓CPlain orange plates front and rear✓DLQ diamond plates front and rear✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Under ADR 1.1.3.6.5, how are empty, uncleaned packagings that previously contained substances of Transport Category 0, 1, 2, or 3 categorized for exemption calculation purposes?

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AAssigned to the same Transport Category as the original substance filled✓BAssigned a flat value of 500 points per drum✓CAssigned to Transport Category 0 (0 units allowance)✓DAssigned to Transport Category 4 (0 points / unlimited quantity exemption)✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

An undertaking transports dangerous goods exclusively under the Excepted Quantity (EQ) provisions of Chapter 3.5. Is the company required to appoint a DGSA under UK CDG / ADR 1.8.3.2?

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AYes, but only if they operate more than 5 delivery vehicles✓BYes, DGSA appointment is compulsory regardless of package size or volume✓CNo, provided they carry at least 2kg dry powder fire extinguishers✓DNo, undertakings dealing solely with Excepted Quantities are exempt from appointing a DGSA✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which participant is legally responsible under ADR 1.4.2.2 for verifying that the transport unit and crew are equipped with mandatory safety equipment before leaving a facility?

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AThe Consignee✓BThe Carrier✓CThe Packaging Manufacturer✓DThe Local Police Inspector✓