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Key Facts: Conseiller Sécurité TMD Exam

50-80

QCM Questions

CIFMD / Managexam

5 years

Certificate Validity

ADR Chapter 1.8.3

EUR 580 / 500

Exam Fee (Initial / Renewal)

CIFMD

1,000 pts

1.1.3.6 Exemption Threshold

ADR 1.1.3.6

The French CSTMD (Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser / DGSA) exam is administered by CIFMD via Managexam to qualify advisers appointed under ADR/RID/ADN regulations. For initial qualification, candidates take an open-book exam consisting of an 8-question case study (2h30, 40 points, min 20 to pass) and a 50-80 question QCM (60 points). Renewal every 5 years requires passing the QCM alone. Fees are EUR 580 (initial) or EUR 500 (renewal). The examination tests classification across all 9 hazard classes, packaging codes, IBCs, placarding, orange plates, Kemler codes, ADR transport documents, tunnel restriction codes, limited/excepted quantities, 1.1.3.6 exemptions, and DGSA annual reporting duties.

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1What international agreement governs the international carriage of dangerous goods by road across Europe and participating states?

A.The ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

B.The RID (Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail)

C.The IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)

D.The ICAO Technical Instructions / IATA DGR

Explanation: The ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route) is the United Nations treaty that regulates the classification, packaging, marking, vehicle standards, and transport operations of dangerous goods by road.

2Which body is officially delegated by the French Ministry of Transport to organize the examinations and issue the Certificat de Conseiller à la Sécurité TMD in France?

A.CIFMD (Comité Interprofessionnel pour le Développement de la Formation dans les Transports de Marchandises Dangereuses)

B.FNTR (Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers)

C.SNCF Réseau

D.Service des Mines (DREAL)

Explanation: Under the French Arrêté TMD du 29 mai 2009 modifié and the Arrêté du 6 février 2019, the CIFMD is the sole approved examining body responsible for organizing national CSTMD certification exams in France.

3What is the period of validity of the Certificat de Conseiller à la Sécurité TMD (CSTMD) issued by CIFMD under ADR 1.8.3?

A.1 year

B.3 years

C.5 years

D.10 years

Explanation: Under Chapter 1.8.3.16 of the ADR and French regulations, the CSTMD certificate is valid for a period of five years. It is renewed for another five years upon passing a dedicated renewal exam before expiration.

4How many main hazard classes of dangerous goods are established under the UN Model Regulations and the ADR?

A.5 classes

B.7 classes

C.9 classes

D.12 classes

Explanation: Dangerous goods are categorized into 9 main hazard classes according to their chemical and physical hazards: Class 1 to Class 9.

5What hazard is represented by Class 3 in the ADR classification system?

A.Explosive substances and articles

B.Gases (compressed, liquefied, or dissolved)

C.Flammable liquids (matières liquides inflammables)

D.Toxic and infectious substances

Explanation: Class 3 covers flammable liquids having a flashpoint of not more than 60°C (e.g. gasoline, diesel fuel, ethanol, paints).

6Sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide are assigned to which ADR hazard class?

A.Radioactive material

B.Corrosive substances (matières corrosives)

C.Oxidizing substances

D.Organic peroxides

Explanation: Class 8 covers corrosive substances that, by chemical action, attack epithelial tissue of skin or mucous membranes upon contact, or severely damage other goods or transport means (e.g. sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide).

7Which ADR class covers material containing radionuclides whose activity concentration and total activity both exceed the exemption values?

A.Toxic substances

B.Radioactive material (matières radioactives)

C.Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

D.Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

Explanation: Class 7 covers radioactive material containing radionuclides where both the activity concentration and the total activity exceed specified regulatory exemption thresholds.

8What do the Packing Groups (Groupes d'emballage: I, II, III) represent in the ADR?

A.The physical weight of the box in kilograms

B.The degree of danger presented by the substance: I (high danger), II (medium danger), III (low danger)

C.The number of layers of bubble wrap required around the package

D.The year in which the chemical was first synthesized

Explanation: Under ADR 2.1.1.3, packing groups indicate the degree of danger of the substance: Packing Group I represents substances presenting high danger; Packing Group II represents substances presenting medium danger; Packing Group III represents substances presenting low danger.

9Which of the following hazard classes does NOT have Packing Groups assigned to its substances?

A.Class 3 (Flammable liquids)

B.Class 2 (Gases)

C.Class 8 (Corrosives)

D.Class 6.1 (Toxic substances)

Explanation: Class 2 (Gases) does not use packing groups because gases are classified by their physical state (compressed, liquefied, refrigerated liquefied, dissolved) and hazard properties, and packages are governed by pressure vessel standards.

10What is a UN Number (Numéro ONU) in dangerous goods transport?

A.A four-digit Arabic numeral assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts to uniquely identify dangerous substances and articles

B.A telephone number to call the United Nations headquarters in New York

C.The license plate number of the delivery truck

D.The postal code of the chemical manufacturer

Explanation: A UN number is a standardized four-digit serial number assigned by the UN to identify specific dangerous substances, mixtures, or articles (e.g. UN 1203 for gasoline, UN 1202 for diesel fuel, UN 1830 for sulfuric acid).

About the Conseiller Sécurité TMD Exam

The Certificat de Conseiller à la Sécurité pour le Transport de Marchandises Dangereuses (CSTMD / DGSA) is the statutory professional qualification required under European and international agreements (ADR for road, RID for rail, ADN for inland waterways) and the French Arrêté du 29 mai 2009 modifié (Arrêté TMD) for individuals appointed as dangerous goods safety advisers by undertakings involved in the transport, packaging, loading, filling, or unloading of dangerous goods. In France, the national computerized examination is administered on behalf of the Ministry of Transport by CIFMD using the Managexam digital platform. The initial examination comprises an 8-question written case study (étude de cas, 2h30, 40 points, min 20/40) and a comprehensive multiple-choice questionnaire (QCM, 50 to 80 questions, 2h30 to 4h00, 60 points). The certificate is valid for 5 years and must be renewed by passing a dedicated QCM before its expiration date. The examination is open-book, permitting authorized annotated regulatory volumes of the ADR/RID/ADN. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of a French-language examination: it is not an official translation, and it cannot substitute for the written etude de cas or for practising open-book navigation of the paper ADR/RID/ADN volumes candidates use in the real sitting.

Exam sponsor: Comité Interprofessionnel pour le Développement de la Formation dans les Transports de Marchandises Dangereuses (CIFMD) under ministerial delegation. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Initial exam: etude de cas (8 open questions, 5 points each, 40 points, 2h30) in the morning and QCM (50/65/80 questions, 60 points, 2h30 to 4h00) in the afternoon, both open-book and remotely proctored via Managexam. Renewal exam: QCM only.

Time Limit

5 to 6.5 hours (Initial: 2h30 case study + 2h30 to 4h00 QCM)

Passing Score

Initial: case study >= 20/40 AND QCM >= 33/50, 43/65 or 53/80 correct answers depending on paper size; Renewal: same QCM thresholds

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 580 initial / EUR 500 renewal (reduced rate EUR 480 / EUR 400 for students and jobseekers)

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25%

General Regulations and Classification

Structure of ADR, the 9 danger classes, UN identification numbers, proper shipping names, packing groups, and dangerous goods list (Table A)

20%

Packaging, Tanks and Containers

UN packaging marking codes (e.g., 1A1, 4G, 31HA1), intermediate bulk containers (IBCs/GRV), tanks, periodic inspections, and packing instructions

15%

Marking, Labeling and Placarding

Hazard warning labels (étiquettes de danger), placarding of transport units and containers, orange-colored plates, Kemler hazard numbers, and elevated temperature / marine pollutant marks

15%

Documentation and Safety Equipment

ADR transport documents, required entries, consignor certifications, instructions in writing (consignes écrites), portable fire extinguishers, and mandatory vehicle crew safety equipment

15%

Vehicle Operations, Loading and Tunnel Restrictions

Mixed loading prohibitions (table of mixed loading 7.5.2), vehicle equipment, handling and stowage, ADR driver training certificates, and tunnel restriction codes (B, C, D, E)

10%

Exemptions and DGSA Statutory Duties

Total and partial exemptions: 1.1.3.6 calculation (transport category points up to 1000), Limited Quantities (Chapter 3.4), Excepted Quantities (Chapter 3.5), statutory DGSA duties, annual report (rapport annuel), and accident reporting (1.8.5)

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Initial: case study >= 20/40 AND QCM >= 33/50, 43/65 or 53/80 correct answers depending on paper size; Renewal: same QCM thresholds
Assessment: Initial exam: etude de cas (8 open questions, 5 points each, 40 points, 2h30) in the morning and QCM (50/65/80 questions, 60 points, 2h30 to 4h00) in the afternoon, both open-book and remotely proctored via Managexam. Renewal exam: QCM only.
Time limit: 5 to 6.5 hours (Initial: 2h30 case study + 2h30 to 4h00 QCM)
Exam / certification fees: EUR 580 initial / EUR 500 renewal (reduced rate EUR 480 / EUR 400 for students and jobseekers) Official sources

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Conseiller Sécurité TMD: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master rapid navigation of ADR Chapter 3.2 (Table A - Dangerous Goods List); knowing how to cross-reference UN numbers to special provisions, packing instructions, and tunnel codes is critical for the timed exam

2Learn the exact formula for the 1.1.3.6 small load exemption: multiply quantities in Category 1 by 50 (or 20 for toxic gases), Category 2 by 3, Category 3 by 1, with Category 4 having an unlimited multiplier, ensuring the sum does not exceed 1,000 points

3Memorize the Kemler hazard identification codes: doubling of digits indicates an intensification of that hazard (e.g., 33 for highly flammable liquid, 66 for highly toxic substance, and an 'X' prefix indicates water-reactive substances)

4Practice mixed loading prohibition rules (table 7.5.2) and package orientation marking rules

5Understand the statutory duties of the DGSA: preparing the mandatory annual report (rapport annuel) kept for 5 years, verifying enterprise procedures, training personnel, and drafting 1.8.5 accident reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSTMD certificate and who must appoint a safety adviser?

Under Chapter 1.8.3 of ADR and the French Arrêté TMD, any enterprise whose activities include the consigning, carriage, packaging, loading, filling, or unloading of dangerous goods by road, rail, or inland waterways must appoint one or more qualified safety advisers holding the CSTMD certificate.

Who organizes the examination in France and what is the format?

The examination is organized exclusively by CIFMD (appointed by the Ministry of Transport) and delivered digitally via the Managexam testing system. The initial exam consists of a practical case study (8 questions, 2h30, 40 points) and a QCM (50-80 questions, 60 points). The renewal exam consists solely of a QCM.

Is the CSTMD examination an open-book test?

Yes. Candidates are permitted to bring and consult official paper volumes of the applicable regulations (ADR, RID, or ADN), including approved circulars and authorized annotated editions without loose inserted answer notes.

How long is the certificate valid and how is it renewed?

The CSTMD certificate is valid for 5 years across all European ADR signatory countries. To renew the certificate for another 5 years, the holder must pass the dedicated renewal QCM during the 12 months preceding the certificate's expiration date.

What is the 1.1.3.6 exemption rule under ADR?

Subsection 1.1.3.6 provides exemptions related to quantities carried per transport unit. Each dangerous substance is assigned a transport category (0 to 4) with a maximum multiplier. If the total calculated points for the load do not exceed 1,000, the carriage is exempt from certain ADR requirements such as driver ADR certification, orange-plate display, and vehicle safety equipment, while retaining requirements for packaging, marking, and basic transport documentation.