What is Unit Standard 16718 and how does it relate to the D endorsement?

NZQA Unit Standard 16718 (Level 3, 5 credits) assesses knowledge of law and practice for transporting dangerous goods by road under the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. After you achieve the standard with a Waka Kotahi approved provider and receive a course completion certificate, you apply at a driver licensing agent (such as AA or VTNZ) to have endorsement D added to your licence.

Is the assessment open-book and is there a published pass percentage?

Yes — Unit Standard 16718 explicitly permits use of reference material during assessment. Results are competency-based (Achieved or Not Yet Achieved). NZQA and Waka Kotahi do not publish a single national percentage cut-score for this unit.

How long do I have to add the endorsement after the course, and how long does it last?

Providers typically require you to take the NZTA course certificate to a licensing agent within 60 days; if you miss that window you usually must redo the course. Per NZTA Factsheet 37, the D endorsement is valid for five years and renewal requires another approved course plus a further application (renewal fee listed as $22).

What topics does this free practice bank cover?

One hundred multiple-choice questions weighted to the seven US 16718 outcomes: scope of the Rule, driver and loader responsibilities, documentation, DGLQ/consumer/small/excepted packages, segregation, placarding, and incident/emergency response.

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1Under the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, which class covers flammable liquids such as petrol and many solvent-based paints?

A.Class 3

B.Class 2.1

C.Class 5.1

D.Class 8

Explanation: Class 3 covers flammable liquids. Petrol, kerosene, thinners and many solvent-based paints are typical Class 3 examples taught for Unit Standard 16718 scope identification.

2Which division describes a non-flammable, non-toxic gas that may still asphyxiate in a confined space?

A.Class 2.1

B.Class 2.2

C.Class 2.3

D.Class 6.1

Explanation: Class 2.2 is non-flammable/non-toxic gas. Training materials note asphyxiation risk in confined spaces and pressure or projectile hazards from cylinders.

3What primary hazard characterises Class 5.1 substances under the Dangerous Goods Rule?

A.They are always radioactive

B.They are infectious to humans only

C.They may intensify a fire by releasing oxygen

D.They are always cryogenic liquids

Explanation: Class 5.1 oxidising substances can cause or intensify fire by giving off oxygen when they contact combustible materials. That oxidising behaviour is the core hazard taught for this class.

4According to Unit Standard 16718 version 7, which limitation of the D endorsement must candidates identify?

A.It never covers Class 3 flammable liquids

B.It excludes all Class 9 goods forever

C.It only applies to air transport

D.Class 1 explosives and dangerous goods in bulk

Explanation: Performance criterion 1.2 requires identifying D endorsement limitations in the range Class 1 Explosives and Dangerous Goods in bulk. Extra controlled-substance or bulk handling often needs separate WorkSafe pathways.

5How must empty receptacles that previously held dangerous goods but have NOT been cleaned be treated for transport?

A.As dangerous goods, with documentation showing they have not been cleaned

B.As ordinary empty packaging with no controls

C.As consumer commodities automatically

D.As excepted packages with no labels

Explanation: Uncleaned empty receptacles that held dangerous goods still present residue hazards and must be treated as dangerous goods, with documentation confirming they have not been cleaned to the authority standard.

6Even when an empty dangerous goods receptacle has been cleaned to the required standard, what is still required?

A.No documentation is ever needed

B.Documentation confirming it has been cleaned to the required standard

C.A Class 1 explosives placard

D.An IATA air waybill only

Explanation: Training materials emphasise that cleaned empties still need documentation confirming residue has been removed to the regulatory authority required standard. Never uplift empties that contacted DG without the right paperwork.

7Class 8 corrosives primarily present which hazard?

A.Mass explosion blast only

B.External ionising radiation only

C.Damage to skin, eyes and many materials, with possible toxic vapours

D.Spontaneous combustion on contact with air only

Explanation: Class 8 corrosives damage skin and eyes, may emit irritating or toxic vapours, and can attack metals, fabrics and glass. That corrosive profile distinguishes them from explosives or radioactive materials.

8Lithium batteries are generally treated under which class for land dangerous goods training in New Zealand?

A.Class 1 explosives

B.Class 3 flammable liquids

C.Class 7 radioactive materials

D.Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods

Explanation: Provider study materials place lithium batteries as Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods. They generally need no segregation from other DG classes except Class 1 explosives, subject to the Rule and package conditions.

9Which New Zealand instrument is referred to as "the Rule" in Unit Standard 16718?

A.Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005

B.Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 alone

C.Maritime Rules Part 24A only

D.Building Act 2004

Explanation: The unit standard defines "the Rule" as the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. All assessment evidence must accord with that Rule for Unit Standard 16718.

10Class 4.3 "dangerous when wet" substances are hazardous primarily because they:

A.Are always infectious

B.Emit flammable gases on contact with water

C.Are always radioactive

D.Never react with moisture

Explanation: Class 4.3 substances emit flammable gases when they contact water; the gas may ignite spontaneously. Moisture reactivity is the defining hazard for this division in DG training.

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