ADR Advancing - 26/08/2025

Monday 25th August :: Where am I up to?

It's almost 11pm the night before, and I have work at 6am.

Not much time remaining for sleep, and I've just started a blog post.

First day back at Galaxy in the morning.

It should be good.

If I recall correctly, I've not a bad word to say about the previous times I worked there.

I don't mind what they have me do to be honest.


So, ADR training. Where am I?

I've just done Class 4 as of this evening.

It looks like I'm around half way.

I need to do a lot of revision.

Some things are not sticking.


This week I want to work on a bit each day.

I'm not in a rush to work through the material; I'm just concerned I'm not retaining all of it.

And retaining the information is something I really need to work on.


I could do with creating a quick-access revision-notes book containing all of the key information.

Cutting and pasting the complete training notes contains more information than I need; I'll need to edit it down.

Or I can have ChatGPT edit it down, or even ask it to identify the bits I am struggling with and provide me a summary.


I might end up driving tankers.

Whatever job I get, it has to be paying me £21/hr; that's my goal.

  • Day shift
  • Light work
  • No nights
  • No weekends
  • No tramping
  • Assigned truck
  • New truck
  • Truck washing/cleaning facility
  • Great team
  • Supportive onboarding process
  • On-going training and development
  • Great company
  • Great benefits
  • Great pension
  • Great incentives
  • Safety conscious company.

I think it has to be like CCF, but higher paying.

CCF is my model trucking job; it ticked the most boxes!

I don't mind strict rules or extensive training; I actually expect it from any reputable company.

I know what I want.


📚 Training Plan for ADR (Core + All Classes)

Here’s a recap of the roadmap:

Phase 1 – Core Foundations

  • Legal framework (ADR agreement, UK regs, responsibilities).
  • Roles of the driver, employer, consignor, consignee.
  • Documentation: Dangerous Goods Note, Tremcards, etc.
  • Vehicle requirements & safety equipment.
  • Marking, labelling, placarding.
  • Basic emergency procedures (spills, fires, PPE, first actions).
  • Limited quantities, exemptions, tunnel categories.

Phase 2 – Transport Forms

  • Packages module → packaged goods (boxes, drums, IBCs, cylinders).
  • Tanks module → bulk liquid/gas in tanks and tank containers.

Phase 3 – Hazard Classes (1–9)

We’ll cover each systematically:

  1. Class 1 – Explosives
    • Subdivisions (1.1 mass explosion risk → 1.6 extremely insensitive articles).
    • Special rules for storage, separation, and documentation.
  2. Class 2 – Gases
    • Flammable, non-flammable, toxic.
    • Cylinder/tank rules, pressure relief, venting.
  3. Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
    • Flashpoints, packaging, temperature control.
    • Petrol, diesel, ethanol, solvents.
  4. Class 4 – Flammable Solids / Spontaneously Combustible / Dangerous When Wet
    • Division 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 differences.
    • Packaging and segregation.
  1. Class 5 – Oxidising Substances & Organic Peroxides
    • Why they intensify fires.
    • Transport restrictions.
  2. Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances
    • 6.1 (Toxic) vs 6.2 (Infectious).
    • Medical waste, biohazards.
  3. Class 7 – Radioactive Material
    • Transport index, category I–III.
    • Shielding, documentation, and special ADR rules.
  4. Class 8 – Corrosives
    • Acids, alkalis, industrial chemicals.
    • Packaging, PPE, spill control.
  5. Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances & Articles
    • Lithium batteries, asbestos, dry ice, environmentally hazardous goods.

Phase 4 – Practical & Safety Drills

  • PPE (gloves, goggles, chemical suit).
  • Spill response drills.
  • Fire extinguishers & emergency actions.
  • Real-life paperwork check exercise.
  • Mock roadside inspection scenario.

Phase 5 – Mock Exam & Case Studies

  • Multiple-choice practice exams (by module + full test).
  • Review of ADR accident case studies (e.g. fuel tanker rollovers, chemical leaks, tunnel fires).
  • Analysis of what went wrong and what could have been prevented.

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