Safe driving, behaviour in traffic and supervision of vehicles
What this domain tests
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.
Core rules
- The driver must hold a valid ADR training certificate for the classes carried and carry it.
- Drive smoothly: no harsh braking, keep a safe following distance, reduce speed in tunnels, on ice and in wind. Tank vehicles have a higher centre of gravity and load surge.
- Parking: vehicles carrying dangerous goods must be supervised or parked in a secure place. “Supervised” means a person can attend to the vehicle; an unattended lay-by is not secure.
- Do not park near dwellings, tunnels, bridges or places where a fire could spread. Use designated parking and apply the parking brake and chocks.
- Avoid idling and unnecessary running of engines; check the load after breaks.
- Report defects before departure; do not drive a vehicle with a known dangerous defect.
Worked example
A driver with a petrol tanker must stop overnight. The lay-by is unlit and beside a village. That is not acceptable: the driver either keeps the vehicle supervised or moves to a guarded/fenced terminal. The driver also checks that the tank valves are closed, the parking brake is on and the orange plates are visible.
Traps
Treating “attended” and “supervised” as identical. Parking under a bridge because it is dry. Leaving the engine running while loading. Assuming a certificate covers all classes. Ignoring load shift after a break.