Dangerous Goods Driver Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators
SaveWhat Does a Dangerous Goods Driver Do?
Dangerous goods drivers transport fuel and bulk liquid, hazardous products and chemicals by road.
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Where Do I Start?
Health And Safety Measures In Transportation
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Dangerous Goods Driver
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHealth And Safety Measures In Transportation knowledge
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
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EssentialHazards Associated With Loading Dangerous Goods knowledge
Know about the hazards implied with the transport of determined dangerous goods. Know about the emergency actions and handling procedures in case of accidents with the goods during their loading …
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EssentialMechanical Components Of Vehicles knowledge
Know the mechanical components used in vehicles and identify and resolve potential malfunctions.
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EssentialEffective Perception Of Transport Environment knowledge
Know the local transport topography, including roads, traffic hotspots, and alternative routes to reach a destination. Use knowledge to transport the vehicle to its destination in the most time and …
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EssentialVehicle Cargo Capacity knowledge
The capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.
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EssentialControl The Performance Of The Vehicle skill
Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle. Comprehend concepts such as lateral stability, acceleration, and braking distance.
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EssentialInterpret Traffic Signals skill
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.
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EssentialMaintain Concentration For Long Periods skill
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EssentialMaintain Logbooks skill
Maintain the required logbooks according to practice and in established formats.
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EssentialManoeuvre Heavy Trucks skill
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
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EssentialOperate GPS Systems skill
Use GPS Systems.
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EssentialPerform Defensive Driving skill
Drive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.
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EssentialStay Alert skill
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialAnticipate Foreseeable Problems On The Road skill
Anticipate problems on the road such as punctures, pursuit driving, understeering or, oversteering.
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EssentialCheck Dangerous Goods Transport Unit skill
Ensure that a vehicle about to transport dangerous materials complies with safety and legal regulations. Perform visual checks to identify and report leaks or other forms of damage.
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EssentialHandle Dangerous Goods skill
Transport hazardous materials in a safe manner.
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EssentialOperate Emergency Equipment skill
Utilise emergency equipment and tools such as fire extinguishers, wheel chocks, pocket lamps, and warning signs.
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EssentialParallel Park Vehicles skill
Parallel park motorised vehicles in a variety of spaces.
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EssentialPractice Emergency Stops skill
Practice emergency stops. Know the interchange with anti-lock braking systems (ABS), as this must be disabled before the execution of an emergency stop.
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EssentialRevise Certifications For Dangerous Good Transportation skill
Check if the goods to be transported and their certifications meet regulations , ensure that certifications correspond to the goods. Drivers must ensure that they secure the load to their …
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Optional Skills (2 of 2 displayed)
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OptionalInternational Carriage Of Dangerous Goods By Road knowledge
Know that the purpose of ADR is to ensure that dangerous materials, including chemicals and hazardous waste, are able to cross international borders as long as vehicles and drivers are …
Recommended Books
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Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Adr): Applicable as from 1 January 2023 (Arabic Language) -
OptionalMaintain Gas Mileage Records skill
Keep records of vehicle mileage and fuel consumption.
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