What to Do Before Applying for your ADR Test & Certificate

Sep 27

At Argent Equipment, we offer a wide range of commercial vehicle testing services which includes the Accord Dangereux Routier test or ADR CVRT.

This is mandatory for vehicles like fuel tankers and chemical transporters and it checks for roadworthiness, as well as things like hazardous goods labelling, tank integrity, fire extinguishers, emergency kits, and safety equipment compliance.

So, if you’ve got ADR testing booked in soon, what preparations do you need to make? That’s what we cover in this article.

How to Prepare For Your ADR CVRT

The first thing you’ll need to be sure of is that you have a valid CVRT in place, which must have been done no more than 40 days before your ADR test. You’ll also need to ensure that the vehicle meets ADR tank codes and other applicable safety provisions - something a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) can help you with.

Something else you’ll need to do if you’re an ADR truck manager is submit separate applications for each of the vehicles in your fleet. This should be done at least 10 working days before your desired inspection date in order to avoid delays.

All the necessary documents must also be gathered before your ADR testing booking, which includes things like your certificate of roadworthiness (CRW), as well as any vehicle-specific paperwork. Lastly, on the day of the inspection, you need to remove any protective covers so that any hazardous goods markings are clearly visible.

Improving Your Chances of Passing Your ADR CVRT

When you take these steps before your ADR test date, you do everything you can to ensure it goes smoothly and without issue. It will also make sure that you’re always compliant with all relevant regulations - something you can find out more about by visiting the RSA’s page dedicated to dangerous goods vehicles.

However, if you’d prefer to find out more about our full range of services or see more useful articles like this one, visit us today at www.argent.ie. Alternatively, to speak to one of our experts, call us on 01 572 6500.