Tank specialization course: tank-vehicles, inspections, filling and marking
The tank specialization course covers driving behaviour with a liquid load, the vehicle types FL and AT, tank inspections and the certificate of approval, tank codes, degrees of filling, safe filling and discharge, and the marking of tank-vehicles.
- 35 questions in this topic
- Topic 12 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
- Tank specialization course: fixed/demountable tanks > 1 m³, battery-vehicles > 1 m³, tank-containers/portable tanks/MEGCs > 3 m³ individual capacity (ADR 8.2.1.3).
- FL vehicle: liquids with a flash-point ≤ 60 °C (except diesel to EN 590) or flammable gases in tanks > 1 m³ (or > 3 m³ for tank-containers); AT: other tank-vehicles (ADR 9.1.1.2).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 35 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: What is a fixed tank within the meaning of the ADR?
- A tank of more than 450 litres that can be removed when empty
- A tank of more than 1000 litres that is permanently attached to a vehicle
- A tank of more than 3000 litres that can be transferred like a container
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Correct answer: A tank of more than 1000 litres that is permanently attached to a vehicle
A fixed tank has a capacity of more than 1000 litres and is permanently attached to the vehicle; this makes the vehicle a tank-vehicle.
Legal reference: ADR 1.2.1 (fixed tank)
Question 2: What is a demountable tank?
- A tank that is permanently welded to the chassis
- A tank-container with corner fittings for ship and rail
- A tank of more than 450 litres that can normally only be removed when empty
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Correct answer: A tank of more than 450 litres that can normally only be removed when empty
A demountable tank has a capacity of more than 450 litres, is not designed to carry goods without breakage of load, and can normally only be removed when empty.
Legal reference: ADR 1.2.1 (demountable tank)
Question 3: Which vehicle designation does a 20 m³ tank-vehicle for petrol (flash-point below 23 °C) receive?
- AT
- FL
- EX/III
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Correct answer: FL
Vehicles for liquids with a flash-point of up to 60 °C in fixed tanks over 1 m³ are FL vehicles. AT are the other tank-vehicles.
Legal reference: ADR 9.1.1.2
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- SDR Art. 12