Dangerous goods basics (ADR/SDR): orange-coloured plate, danger labels, tunnels, exemptions, training certificate, alcohol, signs
In Switzerland, the ADR and, in addition, the Ordinance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (SDR) apply to the carriage of dangerous goods by road, including domestic traffic. Drivers must recognise marking and danger labels, observe tunnel and route restrictions and know when an ADR driver training certificate is required.
- 30 questions in this topic
- Topic 18 of 18 in the course: Truck & Bus – supplementary theory (C, C1, D, D1)
- Additional knowledge
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From the key facts
- The ADR also applies to national traffic; Swiss deviations are set out in SDR Annex 1 (SDR Art. 4 para. 1, Art. 5 para. 1).
- With transport units subject to marking, the alcohol ban applies: from 0.10 ‰ blood alcohol or 0.05 mg/l breath alcohol (Traffic Rules Ordinance, VRV Art. 2a para. 1 let. d, para. 2).
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- SDR Art. 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 22; Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3
- SSV Art. 19, 24, 45, 46
- VRV Art. 2a, 23