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Key Facts: UK ADR Tankers Exam
25 MCQs
UK ADR tanks specialisation CBT is commonly a 25-question multiple-choice paper
UK ADR training provider exam structure summaries (e.g. Logicom Hub)
70%
Typical pass mark for UK ADR module papers including tanks
UK ADR training provider exam tables / SQA-delivered CBT practice
10 units
DVSA initial tanker syllabus planning uses 10 teaching units (plus employer vehicle-specific units)
GOV.UK ADR driver training syllabus — Tanker unit
5 years
ADR driver training certificate validity before refresher and re-examination
ADR Chapter 8.2 / UK provider guidance
T.1–T.6
Official tanker learning blocks from additional tank provisions through incident actions
GOV.UK Dangerous goods (ADR) driver training syllabus
100
Free original practice questions on this OpenExamPrep bank
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UK ADR tanks is a specialisation CBT (commonly 25 MCQs, 70% pass) for drivers carrying dangerous goods in tanks. It covers tank codes/construction, fill and discharge, marking/equipment, cleaning/degassing, and tanker emergencies (surge, BLEVE, spills). This free bank has 100 practice questions mapped to those topics.
Sample UK ADR Tankers Practice Questions
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1In an ADR tank code for liquids such as L4BN, what does the letter L indicate?
2In tank code L4BN, what does the figure 4 represent?
3In ADR tank codes for Classes 1 and 3–9, what does opening letter B mean?
4In tank code L4BN, what does the final letter N indicate about safety devices?
5What does FL mean when applied to ADR tank vehicles?
6Compared with an FL tank vehicle, an AT tank vehicle is generally intended for:
7Why are baffles fitted inside many liquid tanks?
8What is the main purpose of dividing a tanker into compartments?
9Which materials are commonly used for ADR tank shells?
10Atmospheric (non-pressure) tanks are primarily designed to carry products that:
About the UK ADR Tankers Exam
The UK ADR tanks specialisation examination is the multiple-choice CBT paper drivers must pass to add tanker entitlement to an ADR driver training certificate. It follows the DVSA-approved tanker syllabus units (T.1–T.6): additional provisions for tanks and tank containers, vehicle/tank construction including AT and FL approvals, filling ratios and ullage, open/closed and top/bottom filling and discharge systems, placarding and documentation, cleaning and purging, on-road surge/rollover behaviour, BLEVE awareness, and incident actions. The paper is taken in addition to the Core module and is typically 25 questions with a 70% pass mark. The ADR card is valid for five years.
Questions
25 scored questions
Time Limit
About 30–45 minutes (centre-scheduled CBT; exact timer varies by centre)
Passing Score
70% (commonly 18/25 on the tanks paper)
Exam Fee
SQA exam about £20–£30 per paper; tanks tuition add-on typically £120–£180 (full provider packages that include tanks often ~£550–£800 incl. VAT) (Qualifications Scotland (exam delivery/marking) on behalf of DfT; training programmes approved by DVSA)
UK ADR Tankers Exam Content Outline
Tank construction and codes
Definitions and plating, materials, baffles/compartments, AT/FL, tank codes (L/S, calculation pressure, openings A–D, V/F/N/H), portable tank T-instructions, MAWP and service equipment.
Filling and discharge
Filling ratios/ullage, overfill control, open vs closed systems, top/bottom loading, gravity/pump/pressure/vacuum discharge, tipping tanks, static bonding, and load/unload checks.
Marking and equipment
Orange plates (HIN/UN), placards, multi-load displays, transport documents, Instructions in Writing, approval certificate, extinguishers and crew equipment.
Cleaning and degassing
Cleaning/purging tanks and ancillaries, degassing before entry or product change, residual hazards on uncleaned empties, and lawful waste handling.
Emergencies
BLEVE, rollover/surge driving technique, spill containment, fire and casualty priorities, tunnel routing, emergency-service liaison, and reporting via the carrier.
How to Pass the UK ADR Tankers Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% (commonly 18/25 on the tanks paper)
- Exam length: 25 questions
- Time limit: About 30–45 minutes (centre-scheduled CBT; exact timer varies by centre)
- Exam fee: SQA exam about £20–£30 per paper; tanks tuition add-on typically £120–£180 (full provider packages that include tanks often ~£550–£800 incl. VAT)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UK ADR tanks exam?
It is the specialisation multiple-choice CBT paper for drivers who will carry dangerous goods in tanks or tank containers. You take it after DVSA-approved tanks training, usually alongside or after the Core module, and a pass adds tanks entitlement on your ADR card.
How many questions are on the ADR tanks paper?
UK provider and SQA-aligned materials commonly describe the tanks paper as 25 multiple-choice questions with a 70% pass mark (about 18 correct).
Do I need Core as well as tanks?
Yes. Tanks is a specialisation. You need the Core module (and any class modules required for your loads). Packages is a separate specialisation for packaged goods.
How long is the ADR certificate valid?
Five years. You must complete refresher training and pass exams for the modules you hold within the final 12 months before expiry (processing cut-offs may require several weeks remaining).
What topics does the tanks syllabus cover?
The GOV.UK tanker unit covers tank definitions and approvals, construction and filling ratios, loading/unloading and static electricity, filling/discharge systems, on-road load movement and rollover, and actions after incidents including BLEVE awareness.
Who sets the UK ADR driver exams?
Training programmes are approved by DVSA. Examinations for ADR driver certificates in Great Britain are delivered under arrangements with Qualifications Scotland (SQA successor) for the Department for Transport.