Take the dangerous goods driver test

Prerequisites

You will only be admitted to the respective exam if you have attended the relevant IHK-recognized training course without absenteeism.
You will only be admitted to the examination for an advanced course if you have passed the examination for the basic course in addition to participating in a recognized training course.
You will only be admitted to the refresher exam
if you present a valid ADR training certificate in addition to participating in a recognized training course.

Documents required

• Registration of the test participants usually through the training organizer
• Examination sheet
• Transcript

Please note

With this certificate you can prove that you have been trained in the special requirements for the transport of dangerous goods and that you have passed the relevant tests. The training courses are carried out in Hamburg by training organizers who are recognized by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also responsible for testing and issuing the ADR certificate.

Deadlines

The ADR certificate is valid for 5 years.

Procedure

First, you attend a course of at least 2.5 days with a recognized organizer.

• As a rule, the training organizer will register you for the examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). If not, register online or in writing with the IHK.
• The Chamber of Industry and Commerce conducts the test. This usually takes place directly after the course in the organizer's premises.
• The examination is passed if the number of errors stated on the examination sheet has not been exceeded.

After passing the exam, the IHK will issue you the ADR training certificate and you can take action.

Processing time

As a rule, you will receive notification of passing or failing the exam about 2 weeks after taking the exam.

Fees

Please call for the fees.

Legal remedies

• contradiction


• administrative court proceedings


• For more details, please refer to the notification of passing / failing the exam

Legal basis

Section 5 (2) Hazardous Goods Transport Act (GGBefG)


Section 5, Paragraph 2, Number 1 of the Transport of Hazardous Goods Act (GGBefG)

To transport dangerous goods by road, you must have an ADR training certificate.