Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

General requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods.
Driver responsibilities, enforcement action and security.
Environmental protection, contamination, decontamination and PPE.
First aid and fire safety.
UN packaging scheme.
Marking and labeling.
Class 2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9.
Additional provisions for the use of tank containers and tank vehicles.


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues