What is ADR?
An ADR licence is the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, which most European countries have signed up to, each country that complies with ADR has introduced its own safety precautions through its national legislation.
ADR regulations and training are designed to make sure that dangerous goods can be safely transported by road, and transporting them is only performed by competent and ADR-compliant drivers and vehicles.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) has been around since 1968 and is overseen by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It is reviewed every two years to ensure that it still applies to new advances in technology and is strictly policed.
Most European countries are signed up to ADR and will implement their own safety measures through national legislation, which must be obeyed when crossing into or through those countries.
What ADR components do we offer?
We offer the following ADR components:
- ADR Class 2 (gases), Class 3 (flammable liquids), Class 4 (flammable solids), Class 5 (oxidising agents), Class 6 (toxics), Class 8 (corrosives) and Class 9 (miscellaneous)
- Core, packages and tanks
- Class 1 (explosives)
- Class 7 (radioactive materials)
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor training (DGSA)
These courses will enable you to transport dangerous goods safely and to identify any practices that could lead to unsafe circumstances. If you need more information on which level training you need, our team are able to advise you on taking the correct ADR training course.
What is the purpose of ADR training?
Our ADR training courses are designed to ensure that all of our students receive the knowledge and skills that they need to safely transport dangerous goods and to identify any practices that could lead to unsafe situations. Those who successfully pass their ADR training course will receive their certification which will enable them to transport dangerous goods by road (that is specific to the course they have completed).
ADR driving is a highly specific field of logistical transportation; therefore, it is vital that delegates have the correct ADR licence and training for the type of hazardous substances that they are planning on driving/transporting.
Our training facilities
Those candidates who wish to complete their ADR training at one of our training sites will have access to industry-leading training facilities. Our ADR classes are taught in our fully equipped and air-conditioned classrooms, giving our students a dedicated and undisturbed space to complete their learning.
Additionally, our our depots are home to an arsenal of immaculate training vehicles, all of which are automatic and air-conditioned. We also have dedicated on-site reversing facilities where our students can practice their reversing manoeuvres.
How do I get an ADR certificate?
To gain your certification, you will need to pass a training course at a registered centre, such as 2 Start Ltd, ensuring that the course you have taken covers everything you will need for future transport loads. To help with this, we have arranged different packages available.
You must get your certification before you transport any dangerous goods by road. The certification is valid for five years and must be renewed before continuing to drive.
How long is my certification valid for?
Your certification will be valid for up to 5 years and must be renewed before you can continue to drive after this period. In order to continue driving, you will need to complete a Refresher course.
Where can I complete my ADR training?
We have ADR training courses available for you to book online now at all 4 of our training depots. This includes locations in Portsmouth, Southampton, Reading and Worthing, giving us good coverage of the surrounding areas including Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex regions.
These courses will enable you to transport dangerous goods safely and to identify any practices that could lead to unsafe circumstances. If you need more information on which level training you need, our team are able to advise you on taking the correct ADR training course at our Southampton centre.
Driver ADR training certificates required under ADR
Under the European Agreement on ADR, drivers of vehicles with tanks and certain tank components, and some drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages, must hold a special vocational certificate, sometimes referred to informally as an ‘ADR Certificate’.
All drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods must attend an approved basic ADR training course. These courses equip drivers with information and tools so that they:
- Are aware of the hazards in the carriage of dangerous goods
- Can take steps to reduce the likelihood of an incident taking place
- Can take all necessary measures for their own safety and that of the public and the environment to limit the effects of any incident that does occur
- Have individual practical experience of the actions they will need to take
What is an ADR licence?
ADR training and moving dangerous goods by road are governed by international regulations and are strictly policed. Most European countries are signed up to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Each country that complies with ADR implements specific safety measures through its own national legislation.
The purpose of ADR is to ensure that dangerous goods (including clinical and other dangerous waste) being carried by road can cross international borders freely, as long as goods, vehicles and drivers comply with its provisions. ADR has been in force since 1968 and is administered by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It’s updated every 2 years to take account of technological advances.
What classes are covered in the ADR training courses?
- Class 1 – Explosives
- Class 2 – Gases
- Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
- Class 4 – Flammable solids
- Class 5 – Oxidizing agents
- Class 6 – Toxics
- Class 7 – Radioactive
- Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
We offer the following types of ADR Training:
ADR Classes 2,3,4,5,6,8,9 in Core Packages & Tanks
Class 1 Explosives
Class 7 Radioactive
ADR training is available at all our branches. For more about our ADR Training courses contact the office on 02392 123555.
Why Train with 2 Start?
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Portsmouth
2 Start Ltd (Portsmouth), Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
Call: 02392 123555
Passed my Class 2 HGV test today first time with 2 Start LTD. What can I say, excellent training and constant focus on getting you test ready. Massive thank you to Katie & Kev who both went out there way to make passing seem easy! If you are reading this, contemplating starting your lessons and looking for a reliable training centre with excellent instructors..... look no further!!Mike
Over the moon with the training I received! Clear and thorough! Passed my CAT C first time with many thanks to instructor Robin who really gets the best of you, definitely returning soon for my C+E
Passed my D1 with 2 Start this week. The staff are great, it was a very fun week. Would definitely recommend!
The whole place is brilliant.Would highly recommend.Thank you to the whole team.Luke WhiteCM Sports
Recently attended a Transport Manager CPC course at the Portsmouth depot.The course content was superbly delivered linking to real world scenarios making it easy to understand and absorb.The staff and tutors were incredibly friendly and helpful going above and beyond to assist in anyway they could.Very enjoyable experience from start to finish would definitely recommend.
Completed my CPC training today after 5Days of online courses with Nicky HansonOne of 2 Start Training instructors with bags of real life HGV driving experience under her belt, that made learning a pleasure and enjoyable.Thanks Nicky. David
It was well run and very efficient the trainer was top notch and gave me a lot of information I was unaware of.
My 3 days at Portsmouth was fun Don my instructor amazing allways going through happy and allways up for a chat 💬 taught me all I need to know 10/10
Brilliant HGV training centre. Will and Kev trained me. All the guys are brilliant and helpful. Got me through my class 2 test 😁🚛👌🏼
Recently just passed C+E having been instructed by Don.Don is an excellent instructor, his calm method of teaching made it a really enjoyable week for us, he gave pointers when needed and answered every of the many questions asked.As a result of Don's great instruction, we passed 1st time.Thanks 2 start and Don!
Passed my Class 2 HGV test today first time with 2 Start LTD. What can I say, excellent training and constant focus on getting you test ready. Massive thank you to Katie & Kev who both went out there way to make passing seem easy! If you are reading this, contemplating starting your lessons and looking for a reliable training centre with excellent instructors..... look no further!!Mike
Over the moon with the training I received! Clear and thorough! Passed my CAT C first time with many thanks to instructor Robin who really gets the best of you, definitely returning soon for my C+E
Passed my D1 with 2 Start this week. The staff are great, it was a very fun week. Would definitely recommend!
The whole place is brilliant.Would highly recommend.Thank you to the whole team.Luke WhiteCM Sports
Recently attended a Transport Manager CPC course at the Portsmouth depot.The course content was superbly delivered linking to real world scenarios making it easy to understand and absorb.The staff and tutors were incredibly friendly and helpful going above and beyond to assist in anyway they could.Very enjoyable experience from start to finish would definitely recommend.
Completed my CPC training today after 5Days of online courses with Nicky HansonOne of 2 Start Training instructors with bags of real life HGV driving experience under her belt, that made learning a pleasure and enjoyable.Thanks Nicky. David
It was well run and very efficient the trainer was top notch and gave me a lot of information I was unaware of.
My 3 days at Portsmouth was fun Don my instructor amazing allways going through happy and allways up for a chat 💬 taught me all I need to know 10/10
Brilliant HGV training centre. Will and Kev trained me. All the guys are brilliant and helpful. Got me through my class 2 test 😁🚛👌🏼
Recently just passed C+E having been instructed by Don.Don is an excellent instructor, his calm method of teaching made it a really enjoyable week for us, he gave pointers when needed and answered every of the many questions asked.As a result of Don's great instruction, we passed 1st time.Thanks 2 start and Don!
Southampton
2 Start Ltd (Southampton), Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2DY
Call: 02382 022975
Hi. Today I finish my periodic CPC Course. Was really nice 5 days. A lot og group talks about rules on the Road sharing experiences. Thank you Adam Grant our instructor. Highly recommend 2 start ltd.
Couldn’t recommend these guys more. Good quality vehicles and amazing instructors that fill you with confidence. First time pass with 1 minor. A special thanks to Carl, Joe, Dell and Mark.
I went from zero experience to passing and I absolutely believe it was down to Martin and the rest of the team. They were patient and professional and I enjoyed every min. Passed first time as well.
I was allocated Instructor Martin Keen who was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I particularly enjoyed the constructive criticism and feedback of the errors of my ways and techniques of driving as I progressed through the course, which I took on board and on my test day I was well ready and confident in passing. which I then passed my practical C + E driving test. Happy with this company.
I passed my class 2 first time. My instructor (angel in disghise) was Janet. Would highly recommend 2 Start. Top drawer professionals. Well worth it. Thankyou so very much.
I can’t recommend 2Start highly enough, I did class 2 training and test with them and then Class 1 training and test. Janette was very patient and professional during my class 2 and likewise Adam was to during my class 1. Both instructors put me at ease which made for a great week of training. Due to my own stupidity I failed my first test on both classes but I went back for second tests and Martin took me to them, again very calming and professional. Great company, nice vehicles to learn in.
Absolutely fantastic group of people, massive thanks to Martin for the training on my cat c and an even bigger thanks to Carl for my first day on my cat ce and Adam your just a gem
The staff are friendly and easy to get along with, which helped ease me into learning at my own pace. All the instructors were experience drivers with many years in professional industries. I have managed to complete my Cat C and Mod 4 with the company, with ease. The website is easy to navigate with multiple ways to communicate with the adviser team based in Portsmouth. Also having prices available to view beforehand makes it easy to see how much money will likely be required, and when talking to Jack (adviser) it was all streamlined, quick and with no forceful selling like I had experience with other companies.One thing to note is they do not guide you through the theory process as this will be something you will need to prep for and complete prior to practicals, however there are a lot of material available online and in the DVSA books (recommend "The official DVSA guide to: Driving goods vehicle" a lot of useful information).
Reading
2 Start Ltd (Reading), Unit 32 Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Reading, RG7 4PW
Call: 01184 021861
Thank you 2Start for helping me achieve my C+E. Big shoutout to Dave and Clinton. Was really nervous heading in, but got the pass. They all do a great job. Great team all around and top blokes. Would highly recommend. Thanks once again.
Just completed the 5 day CPC course on line with Nicky Hanson for my cat C , it was really informative and i learned so much, thanks Nicky.Big thank you from me to all at 2start.Barrie wood
Great team here at 2 start I highly recommend using them. I had a fantastic week past all my test to drive c2 lorry I failed my practical due to my own error and nothing to do with these guys . I just got one retest to get done but there coaching and support before and after was excellent . Great team thanks again guys hope see you again soon
Thanks guys for everything!I've passed my Class 2 Driving test today with help from the best team (10start Reading) 😄😄😄
Had a great time with Phil, can’t recommend this place enough. I’ll be telling anyone who needs training to come here.
I've just passed my class 2 test today and I couldn't rate this company anymore . From start to finish they have been amazing . I also done my cpc a few months back aswell . My instructor Clinton k was outstanding . He was very informative and really helped me to pass my test first time . Massive praise to Clinton k and the 2start team for everything .
Taken Cat C with this company and Alex (one of the instructors) made you feel relaxed from the start. 5* service and passed first time.
I have just completed a 5 day Fork Lift Truck course here. Very professional setup and a great facility.Mark was my instructor & he was brilliant with us.Definitely recommend him and this company10/10
Had a great time with Clint.s.at reading passed my artic test today thank you to all the staff at 2 start Readingthank you
Instructor was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing. Most importantly he new to convey that knowledge.
Big thank you to Clint, Aussie Clint and Mark for all helping me pass my Category C1 License. They are all great instructors and would highly recommend to anyone looking to pass! Thanks again!
Passed my category c with these today ! Nice clean vehicles very professional instructors . Mark s my instructor was Great from start to finish! Turned me from a B to a C licence in a week! Pleasure to have been a student here 👍 advice : just listen 👂 as the guys here know what they are talking about
Worthing
2 Start Ltd (Worthing), The Vinery Ind Est, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
Call: 01903 952410
Huge thanks to Paul and Rob at 2Start in Worthing.Excellent training. Got me through my class 1 HGV test with no fuss or trouble. Friendly, professional, and thorough.
I passed my test yesterday with Paul and he was amazing, patient and friendly. He gave me clear instructions and told me to ask him any questions. I used 2 start Ltd for the second time and they have been amazing both time. Very professional highly recommend them to anyone who wants to do their licence
Did my C+E with 2 Start this week and passed first time. Paul my instructor was fantastic, explained everything precisely and made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I highly recommend 2 Start and from my experience Paul
Getting in and driving an artic for the first time is a daunting task to say the least. My instructor (Paul) was awesome. His instructions were clear and easy to understand and I'm sure he must have got a little fed up having to repeat himself to me. His patience with me was endless he always stayed calm which made the training quite a relaxed experience and made for a nice drive. He was friendly and great to talk to which made the driving more enjoyable it was actually a good laugh and good fun. I could actually hear Paul's voice in my mind as I took my test like an angel on my shoulder. I passed first time and I can't thank him enough for all his help. I highly recommend 2 start, if I could give more stars I would.Thanks again Paul, wishing you all the best mate.Mr S CurtisPs Paul should definitely get employee of the month again.
would highly recommend rob who was my cat c trainer,always able to answer any queastions and explain things clearly,top bloke
Briliant team!!! With their help and professionalism I have managed to get a better sense of what it means to be behind the wheel of a lorry. They helped me with information regarding all my questions and to improve to my driving skills in order to pass the driving test for cat C. Can't wait to carry on with them and start doing my C+E and CPC. They are the best and I have already recommended them to a friend who is about to start also his practice with them. Thank you for all the help Paul.
Mark (Worthing Manager) and Paul (instructor) worked tirelessly to give me all the help I needed to pass my class C. It took a few goes but I got there and the encouragement was always there. Good facilities at Worthing and I’ll be back their at some point to get my C + E. On passing was being driven back from Lancing and passed Mark in a 2Start Artic training another student heading to Lancing...got a loud congrats blast on the air horn and saw Mark bouncing up and down on his seat and giving me the thumbs up...it made me laugh. Good guys at Worthing & good training.
Brilliant place,they helped me through my cat c tests.i was a very nervous learner and i passed.awesome instructors and Paul was a great trainer.im already saving for my next test and wouldn't even think about going elsewhere.
Very professional tutors explain everything clearly so the information stays in would highly recommend this company
Superb trading team. Paul excellent communicator and patient approach to teaching. Highly recommend this team for all logistics training.
I've been looking to get into the HGV industry as a lorry driver and I've been looking into booking a course, so I thought I'd try some introduction/trial drives with a few companies to see which company I like the most.After trying a few companies, 2 Start Training in Worthing is by far the best company I've experienced. The instructor Paul was very good, he was able to communicate and teach clearly and effectively and he made me feel at ease.2 Start Training had by far the best lorry to train in. A different company that I had an introduction drive with put me in a old, worn out lorry that broke down!2 Start Training have a professional, cosy office/reception area with break out rooms, along with a fully stocked vending machine. I'll definitely be completing a 5 day course in order to hopefully gain my HGV class 2 (category C) licence.I would highly recommend this company if you're looking to gain qualifications for the haulage industry.
Mark and the team at 2 Start Worthing are utterly professional and ably demonstrate their commitment to getting you to the best standard. Great motivators who encourage and build your confidence. They are approachable enthusiastic and make full use of their good facilities and equipment.
Jon my trainer answered all my questions and made me feel relaxed, and ready for my new job. Thanks, great service.
Fantastic experience with the worthing team. Passed class 2 first time. Great team of staff and a great instructor Sean who was very professional and easy to get along with. Thanks to everyone at 2Start Training.
