Bulgaria ADR Driver flashcards
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- ADR certificate validity
- A driver's ADR training certificate is valid for five years. Refresher training within the 12 months before expiry allows renewal without a gap in validity.
- Written instructions
- A document the carrier gives the driver, in a language the driver reads, describing the load, its hazards and the immediate actions in an emergency.
- Packing group
- A classification of danger level: I for high danger, II for medium danger, III for low danger, assigned to each substance in ADR Table A.
- UN number
- A four-digit number that identifies a dangerous substance or article internationally, used on documents, orange plates and package markings.
- Class 4.3 hazard
- Substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases. They must be kept dry and never loaded with acids or water-releasing goods.
- UN packaging mark
- The code on a UN-tested packaging showing the UN symbol, packing group letter, design type, year of manufacture and manufacturer, confirming type approval.
- IBC periodic inspection
- Intermediate bulk containers must be periodically inspected and tested, typically every 2.5 or 5 years depending on type, and marked with the results.
- Tank inspection intervals
- Tanks require periodic inspection every 2.5, 5 or 6 years, intermediate inspection every 1 to 3 years, and an annual internal and external check.
- Orange plate
- A 30 by 40 cm plate at the front and rear of the vehicle showing the UN number above and the hazard identification number below.
- Placard size
- Placards are 25 by 25 cm diamonds, placed on both sides and the rear of the transport unit, matching the label of the goods carried.
- Transport document content
- A document stating UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, number and description of packages, total quantity, consignor and consignee.
- Load securing
- Packages must be secured against movement, stacked within their compression strength, and kept away from sharp edges that could damage them.
- Loading engine rule
- During loading and unloading the engine must be switched off, the parking brake applied, and wheel chocks used if the vehicle is on a slope.
- Smoking prohibition
- Smoking, open flames and lighters are prohibited in the cab and near the vehicle during loading, unloading and transport of dangerous goods.
- Supervised parking
- The vehicle must be kept under supervision or in a safe, secure place, away from dwellings, public assembly, open fires and sources of ignition.
- Breakdown actions
- Place warning triangles at the required distance, switch on hazard lights, keep the load safe, and call the emergency services if the load is at risk.
- Emergency number
- In Bulgaria the emergency number is 112; the caller states the UN number, proper shipping name, class, location and any injuries.
- Spill control
- Stop the leak if safe, contain with absorbent material, keep the spill out of drains and watercourses, and never use water on class 4.3 goods.
- Firefighting media
- Use foam or dry powder for class 3 fires and dry powder for class 2; never use water on class 4.3 goods or on live electrical equipment.
- Tunnel category sign
- A sign with a letter A to E showing the tunnel category; the goods' tunnel restriction code must be compared with it before entering.
- Tunnel restriction code
- A code in ADR Table A column 15 combining letters and numbers, such as B1000C, which determines whether the goods may use a given tunnel category.
- Tunnel incident
- Stop, switch on hazard lights, call 112, follow the tunnel operator's instructions, and do not attempt to turn the vehicle around inside the tunnel.
- Mixed loading rule
- Class 1 goods may only be loaded with compatible class 1 goods; class 5.1 must not be loaded with class 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3 goods.
- Foodstuff segregation
- Foodstuffs, animal feed and personal items must not be loaded in the same compartment as toxic, infectious or corrosive dangerous goods.
- PPE for drivers
- Gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, safety boots and a high-visibility vest, with additional dosimetry for class 7 where required.
- Vehicle safety equipment
- Fire extinguishers, warning triangles, wheel chocks, a torch, a first-aid kit and a high-visibility vest for each crew member.
- Spill prevention
- Prevent spills from reaching drains, watercourses and soil by containing them at the source with absorbent material before they spread.
- Hazardous waste handling
- Contaminated absorbents, PPE and packaging are hazardous waste; collect them in labelled containers and hand them to an authorised waste operator.
- Class 1 compatibility group
- A letter A to S assigned to explosives; mixed loading is only allowed between goods of compatible groups as set out in ADR 7.5.2.
- Class 7 category label
- A label showing I-WHITE, II-YELLOW or III-YELLOW, determined by the radiation level at the package surface and at one metre.
- Class 2 cylinder stowage
- Cylinders must be secured upright, valves protected, and the vehicle ventilated; toxic gases require additional precautions and equipment.
- Class 1 smoking rule
- Smoking and open flames are absolutely prohibited during the carriage of class 1 goods, and the load must be secured and segregated as required.