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Class 7 specialization course: radioactive material

Radioactive material is dangerous because of radiation and contamination. You will learn the principles of radiation protection, package types, the transport index and categories, labelling and marking, limit values in the vehicle and what to do in an accident – including the Swiss rules.

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From the key facts

  • The Class 7 specialization course is mandatory for drivers carrying radioactive material (ADR 8.2.1.4); not needed for excepted packages only (ADR 8.5 S5).
  • Package types: excepted, IP-1, IP-2, IP-3, Type A, Type B(U), Type B(M), Type C (ADR 4.1.9.1.1).

All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.

Sample questions from this topic

3 of 33 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.

Question 1: Which specialization course do you need to carry radioactive material in Type A packages?

  • The tank specialization course
  • The Class 7 specialization course
  • None, the basic course is enough
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Correct answer: The Class 7 specialization course

Drivers carrying Class 7 goods must have attended a Class 7 specialization course covering the subjects listed in 8.2.2.3.5.

Legal reference: ADR 8.2.1.4

Question 2: Which exemption applies to drivers who carry only excepted packages of Class 7 (UN 2908–2911)?

  • No ADR training under 8.2.1, no instructions in writing
  • They also need the tank specialization course for radiation protection
  • They may only drive an EX/III or FL vehicle
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Correct answer: No ADR training under 8.2.1, no instructions in writing

Under S5, with excepted packages only, the provisions on instructions in writing, 8.2.1 (training), 8.3.1 (passengers) and 8.3.4 do not apply.

Legal reference: ADR 8.5 S5

Question 3: What is the maximum dose rate at the external surface of an excepted package?

  • 0.1 mSv/h
  • 5 µSv/h
  • 2 mSv/h
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Correct answer: 5 µSv/h

A package may only be classified as excepted if the dose rate at no point on its external surface exceeds 5 µSv/h.

Legal reference: ADR 2.2.7.2.4.1.2

Legal references for this topic

The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:

  • SDR Art. 25; Annex 1

Ready to learn?

Theory for the ADR training certificate: hazard classes, marking and orange plates, documents, equipment, exemptions, tunnels and accidents – plus the specialisation courses tank, class 1 and class 7.

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