Foundations — Start Here
Brand new to dangerous goods? Start here. About 30 minutes, plain English, no jargon — and you'll understand the basics before you tackle the real ADR or DGSA exam prep.
22 lessons, taught one step at a time — like sitting in a classroom. No need to choose what's next.
You haven't started this track yet. The guided course walks you through it one step at a time.
About 30 minutes, plain English, no jargon. By the end you'll recognise the symbols, know what a UN number is, and be ready for the real ADR Driver or DGSA exam prep next.
10 gentle questions across all the modules. Pass mark 60% — lower than the real SQA exams because this is recognition-level, not a certificate. Earn the "Foundations complete" badge.
Real ADR placards — taught one class at a time in the modules below.
Explosive
Gas
Flammable
Flam. solid
Oxidiser
CorrosiveClasses 6.1, 7 and 9 use illustrative placeholders until official artwork is supplied.
Modules
The everyday things that can hurt people if moved badly — and why there are rules for them.
Every dangerous good has a unique 4-digit UN number — petrol = UN1203, sulphuric acid = UN1830.
The diamond-shaped 'placard' that tells you what kind of danger a package or lorry carries.
Class 1 explosives to Class 9 misc. — one familiar example each, plus the real placard.
PG I = very dangerous, PG II = medium, PG III = a bit. A simple way to grade danger within a class.
ADR = the rulebook for moving dangerous goods by road. What it covers, and where you go next.
~9 A4 pages · all 6 modules + practice questions · B&W, phone-free. Print one per driver before training tomorrow.
6 modules · 25 practice questions. After Foundations: ADR Driver track or DGSA track.