Equipment, fire extinguishers and personal protective equipment
Every transport unit carrying dangerous goods needs fire extinguishers and the required equipment. You learn the minimum amounts of extinguishing agent per vehicle mass, the general and personal protective equipment and the additional equipment for certain labels.
- 25 questions in this topic
- Topic 7 of 14 in the course: ADR/SDR – dangerous goods driver: basic course, tank, classes 1 and 7
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From the key facts
- Fire extinguishers for fire classes A, B and C; always at least 2 units, one with at least 2 kg for an engine/cab fire (ADR 8.1.4.1).
- Up to 3.5 t: at least 4 kg in total; over 3.5 to 7.5 t: at least 8 kg; over 7.5 t: at least 12 kg; additional unit up to 3.5 t at least 2 kg, above that at least 6 kg (ADR 8.1.4.1).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 25 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: For which fire classes must the fire extinguishers on a dangerous goods transport unit be suitable?
- A and D
- A, B and C
- Only B
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Correct answer: A, B and C
The portable fire extinguishers must be suitable for fire classes A (solids), B (liquids) and C (gases).
Legal reference: ADR 8.1.4.1
Question 2: How much extinguishing agent in total must a transport unit with a maximum permissible mass of 3.5 t carry at least (outside 1.1.3.6)?
- 2 kg in one unit
- 8 kg in at least two units
- 4 kg in at least two units
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Correct answer: 4 kg in at least two units
Up to 3.5 t, at least two fire extinguishers with a total of 4 kg are required, one of them with at least 2 kg for an engine or cab fire.
Legal reference: ADR 8.1.4.1
Question 3: How much extinguishing agent does a truck and trailer combination with a maximum permissible mass of 40 t need at least?
- 8 kg, including one unit with at least 6 kg and one with at least 2 kg
- 12 kg in one single large unit
- 12 kg, including one unit with at least 6 kg and one with at least 2 kg
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Correct answer: 12 kg, including one unit with at least 6 kg and one with at least 2 kg
Over 7.5 t, at least two units with a total of 12 kg are required: one with at least 2 kg for an engine/cab fire and one with at least 6 kg.
Legal reference: ADR 8.1.4.1