Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
20Approvals – tests and training courses for drivers
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20 Approvals – tests and training courses for drivers
(1) The Competent Authority may, on application in accordance with regulation 182 , approve –
(a) a test of competence for drivers of road vehicles transporting dangerous goods; or
(b) a training course for drivers of road vehicles transporting dangerous goods.
(2) The Competent Authority may approve a test of competence or a training course only if the Authority considers that a person who passes the test, or completes the course, will have the skills and knowledge to perform the task to which the test or course relates safely and in accordance with these regulations.