ADR Driver Training

ADR Training Courses in Sunderland

Bishopwearmouth · Sunderland

Enterprise Transport Training runs ADR courses for drivers across Sunderland, Durham and Wearside. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom, and you then attend our Sunderland centre in person to sit your ADR examinations on the final day, with results available instantly after each exam.

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Courses from£439inc VAT & exams

Core, Packages, 7 Classes & Tanks
Initial & Refresher courses every week
Weekend courses every month
Live online training — attend from anywhere
In-person exams with same-day results
Up to 28 hours of Driver CPC

Venue

Sunderland venue details

Where you’ll sit your exams

Our Sunderland centre is easily accessible for drivers across Sunderland, Durham and Wearside. Your ADR training is completed online over Zoom, so you only need to travel to the Sunderland centre for one day — the final day of your course — to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations. Full confirmation, including course details, structure and instructions on how to attend online, will be sent once you book.

Address: St Nicholas Church – Haver Hall, Dunelm South (A690), Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY

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Travel

Getting there

At a glance

By road: Just off the A690 Durham Road; the A19 is a short drive away

By rail: Sunderland station and Park Lane Interchange (Metro), around a mile and a half away, then a Durham Road bus or taxi

By bus: Frequent buses run along Durham Road from Park Lane Interchange

By car

Durham Road (the A690) runs south-west from Sunderland city centre towards the A19. The church and Haver Hall are just off the main road at Dunelm South, close to Barnes Park.

From Sunderland city centre: head south-west on the A690 Durham Road through Bishopwearmouth; the church and Haver Hall are just off the main road at Dunelm South.
From the A19: exit onto the A690 eastbound towards Sunderland city centre; the venue is on the right as you approach Barnes Park.
From Newcastle and Washington: take the A1231 or A19 south, joining the A690 towards the city centre.

By rail & bus

Sunderland station, served by Northern, Grand Central and the Tyne and Wear Metro, is around a mile and a half away in the city centre; Park Lane Interchange, the Metro and bus hub, is slightly closer. From either, the venue is a short taxi or a bus ride out along Durham Road. Check National Rail or Nexus for the latest times.

Frequent buses run along the A690 Durham Road corridor from Park Lane Interchange. Routes and frequencies change, so please check Go North East, Stagecoach or Traveline before travelling on your exam day.

Accessibility & candidate notes

If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments for your ADR examinations, please contact Enterprise Transport Training before your exam day on enquiries@edrtt.com so we can make suitable arrangements with you.

Parking: Free dedicated car park available on site.

Please arrive by 08:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.

ADR courses available

Enterprise Transport Training delivers ADR courses covering Core, Packages and the 7 common dangerous goods Classes, with the option of adding the Tanks module where required. Both initial and refresher courses are available.

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Newcastle Middlesbrough

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Sunderland ADR Training FAQs

The Sunderland venue

Where is the Sunderland ADR exam venue?

The venue is St Nicholas Church – Haver Hall, Dunelm South (A690), Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, just off the A690 Durham Road near Barnes Park, south-west of the city centre.

What is the nearest railway station to the Sunderland venue?

Sunderland, around a mile and a half away, served by Northern, Grand Central and the Tyne and Wear Metro, with Park Lane Interchange slightly closer. From either, take a Durham Road bus or a short taxi.

Is parking available at the Sunderland venue?

Yes. Free dedicated car park available on site.

Your exam day

What time do I have to arrive at the Sunderland centre?

Please arrive at the Sunderland centre by 08:15am on your exam day. You will first complete the practical demonstrations, including chest compressions and handling a fire extinguisher, shortly followed by sitting your ADR exams.

Do I attend the Sunderland centre for the whole ADR course?

No. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom. You only attend the Sunderland centre in person to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations on the final day of the course, with results available instantly after each exam.

What should I bring to my ADR exam in Sunderland?

You are required to bring your ID (Driving Licence, ADR Licence, DQC or Passport). You also need to bring your registration form with an attached photograph and the worksheets completed during the course.

Dates & availability

What if I cannot find a suitable course date at Sunderland?

We run ADR courses every week at venues across the country. If the Sunderland dates are unsuitable, there is very likely to be a convenient date at another nearby centre in Newcastle or Middlesbrough.

Availability

Upcoming Sunderland Course Dates

Upcoming ADR course dates at our Sunderland centre — book the date that suits.

Nearest Alternative Centres

Newcastle

If the Sunderland dates don’t suit, Newcastle is one of your nearest centres.

Nearest Alternative Centres

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is also close by, with ADR courses running most weeks.

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Book ADR Training in Sunderland

Courses run regularly, with live online training and instant exam results at our Sunderland centre. Reserve your place today.

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Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com