Norway ADR Exam study guide
Norway ADR Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Norwegian ADR certificate (ADR- kompetansebevis) is the document a driver must hold to carry dangerous goods by road in Norway and across the rest of the ADR system. It is issued after passing a written multiple-choice examination and is tied to the class or classes of goods you are certified for - for example tanker work, Class 1 explosives, or Class 7 radioactive material require the extended syllabuses. The Norway ADR Exam study guide has 11 sections and about 3,320 words.
01General ADR provisions, scope and structure
This section checks definitions, the division of responsibilities and the exemptions that decide whether ADR applies at all. Norway applies ADR to domestic carriage through national regulations, so the same terms and role definitions appear in Norwegian practice.
293 words, about 1 min02Scope and structure of the Agreement
This domain tests how the Agreement is organised, how its parts fit together and how Norwegian law gives it effect. You should be able to find a rule by part and chapter and explain special agreements.
325 words, about 2 min03Classification of dangerous goods and dangerous goods lists
Classification assigns the correct UN number, class, packing group and subsidiary hazards; the dangerous goods list then supplies the legal conditions. Expect questions on classes, packing groups, Table A columns and limited quantities.
298 words, about 1 min04Packaging, IBCs, tanks, and package marking/labelling
Packing instructions, UN packaging codes, IBCs, tanks, and the marks and labels that tell the next person what is inside. Part 4 gives packing instructions (e.g.
302 words, about 2 min05Documentation, transport documents and instructions in writing
The transport document and the instructions in writing are the two documents the driver must have. The exam checks their required contents, language and use.
285 words, about 1 min06Vehicle equipment, vehicle marking and construction requirements
Vehicle equipment, orange plates and placards, and the construction/approval rules that make a vehicle suitable for the load. Fire extinguishers: at least one 2 kg dry powder (or equivalent) for engine/cab, and an additional 6 kg extinguisher for the load on vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
310 words, about 2 min07Loading, unloading, mixed loading and segregation rules
Loading and unloading practice, load security, mixed loading and segregation. The exam looks for the reason behind a segregation rule, not just a table.
273 words, about 1 min08Safe driving, behaviour in traffic and supervision of vehicles
Driver behaviour, parking, supervision and the practical judgement expected of an ADR driver. Norway has long distances and remote roads, so supervision and parking questions are common.
294 words, about 1 min09Emergency response, first aid and incident reporting
What to do immediately after a spill, fire or exposure, and what must be reported. The exam favours practical, safe sequencing.
311 words, about 2 min10Tunnel restrictions, route rules and national Norwegian provisions
Tunnel categories, route restrictions and Norwegian national rules. Norway has many long tunnels, so the tunnel code on the transport document is examinable.
311 words, about 2 min11Special provisions for tank transport and Class 7 radioactive material
Tank-specific operating rules and the special regime for Class 7 radioactive material. These are separate chapters because both have additional hazards and paperwork.
318 words, about 2 min