On the road: crew, stopping and parking, tunnels, roads and security
Special rules apply while driving: no passengers, a ban on alcohol, parking only under certain conditions, tunnel categories and Swiss road signs. On top of that comes security against theft and misuse.
- 26 questions in this topic
- Topic 10 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
- Apart from the vehicle crew, no passengers may be carried (ADR 8.3.1).
- A transport unit carrying dangerous goods may have at most one trailer or semi-trailer (ADR 8.1.1).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 26 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: May you give a lift to a hitchhiker in a transport unit carrying dangerous goods that must be marked?
- Yes, but only on routes without tunnels and outside built-up areas
- Yes, if he sits in the cab and wears a seat belt
- No, only the vehicle crew may travel along
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Correct answer: No, only the vehicle crew may travel along
Apart from the members of the vehicle crew, no passengers may be carried in transport units carrying dangerous goods.
Legal reference: ADR 8.3.1
Question 2: What is the maximum number of trailers a transport unit carrying dangerous goods may include?
- One trailer or semi-trailer
- Any number, as long as the length is correct
- Two trailers, if both have brakes
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Correct answer: One trailer or semi-trailer
In no case may a transport unit loaded with dangerous goods include more than one trailer or semi-trailer.
Legal reference: ADR 8.1.1
Question 3: Which alcohol limit applies in Switzerland to drivers of dangerous goods transports that must be marked?
- Alcohol ban: prohibited from 0.10 per mille or 0.05 mg/l
- The limit of 0.50 per mille applies, as for all drivers
- Driving with dangerous goods is still allowed up to 0.30 per mille
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Correct answer: Alcohol ban: prohibited from 0.10 per mille or 0.05 mg/l
The VRV prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol when carrying dangerous goods in units that must be marked; driving under the influence is deemed to exist from 0.10 ‰ or 0.05 mg/l breath alcohol.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 2a para. 1 let. d; VRV Art. 2a para. 2
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- VRV Art. 2a, 23, 39
- SDR Art. 13; Annex 1, Annex 2
- SSV Art. 19, 24, 46