Legal basis, participants, obligations, liability and penalties
Which rules apply to dangerous goods on Swiss roads, who is involved in a transport and what is each of them responsible for? On top of that: insurance, fines and the regulations for the other modes of transport.
- 29 questions in this topic
- Topic 2 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
- In Switzerland the ADR also applies to national transport; Annexes A and B are part of the SDR (SDR Art. 4 para. 1).
- Annex A covers Parts 1 to 7, Annex B Parts 8 and 9 (ADR 1.1.1).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 29 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: Which regulations apply in Switzerland to the carriage of dangerous goods by road within the country?
- Only the SDR; the ADR only applies internationally
- The RID, supplemented by the VRV
- The ADR, supplemented by the SDR
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Correct answer: The ADR, supplemented by the SDR
Under the SDR, the provisions of the ADR also apply to national transport; Annexes A and B are part of the SDR. The RID covers rail.
Legal reference: SDR Art. 4 para. 1
Question 2: What does the abbreviation SDR stand for?
- Swiss service regulations for rescue services in road traffic
- Ordinance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- Safety data register for dangerous substances and raw materials
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Correct answer: Ordinance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
The SDR is the Ordinance of 29 November 2002 on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (SR 741.621).
Legal reference: SDR, title; SR 741.621
Question 3: How are the annexes of the ADR structured?
- Annex A with Parts 1 to 4, Annex B with Parts 5 to 9
- Annex A with Parts 1 to 7, Annex B with Parts 8 and 9
- Annex A for packagings, Annex B for tanks and carriage in bulk
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Correct answer: Annex A with Parts 1 to 7, Annex B with Parts 8 and 9
The annexes are divided into nine parts: Annex A covers Parts 1 to 7, Annex B Parts 8 (crew, equipment, operation) and 9 (vehicles).
Legal reference: ADR 1.1.1
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- SDR Art. 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24
- VVV Art. 12