Loading and unloading, mixed loading prohibitions, load securing and cleaning
Many mistakes happen during loading: wrong combinations, badly secured packages, dangerous goods next to food. You will learn the checks before loading, the mixed loading prohibitions, the separation from foodstuffs, load securing and cleaning after unloading.
- 26 questions in this topic
- Topic 9 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
- Before loading: check the documents and visually inspect the vehicle; if there are defects, nothing is loaded (ADR 7.5.1.2).
- Packages bearing different danger labels may only be loaded together if the table permits it (ADR 7.5.2.1).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 26 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: What must be checked before a vehicle is loaded with dangerous goods?
- Only the unladen weight of the vehicle on calibrated scales
- The documents, and the vehicle and equipment by visual inspection
- Only whether the consignee at the destination is ready to accept the goods
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Correct answer: The documents, and the vehicle and equipment by visual inspection
Loading must not take place if the check of the documents or a visual inspection shows that the vehicle, crew or equipment do not comply with the regulations.
Legal reference: ADR 7.5.1.2
Question 2: While loading, you notice a hole in the floor of the load area that could damage packages. What applies?
- You may load if you cover the hole with cardboard
- You may load, but you must drive more slowly
- The vehicle must not be loaded in this condition
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Correct answer: The vehicle must not be loaded in this condition
Before loading, the inside and outside of the vehicle must be inspected for damage that could affect the load. If the inspection reveals defects, loading must not take place.
Legal reference: ADR 7.5.1.2
Question 3: How are liquid and solid dangerous goods arranged on the load area, where practicable?
- Liquid and dry goods in separate vehicles
- Liquid goods always on top
- Liquid goods below dry goods
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Correct answer: Liquid goods below dry goods
Where practicable, liquid dangerous goods must be loaded below dry dangerous goods so that leaking liquid does not soak anything else.
Legal reference: ADR 7.5.1.5 Note
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- SDR Art. 11