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The route to the norwegian drivers licence

1. Apply for the norwegian license online at Statens vegvesen

2. Contact a driving school and get started on the mandatory classes and courses (see full list below)

3. As soon as your application is approved, book a date for the theory test on www.vegvesen.no

4. Plan and book the lessons, courses and practical test with your traffic school

 

Main goals for Category B training cf. Section 11-1 of the Regulations

After completing driver training for Category B, the learner driver shall possess the necessary competence to drive a car responsibly. The learner driver shall possess the knowledge and skills, self-insight and understanding of risk required to drive in a manner which:

• - is safe on the roads
• - provides proper interaction
• - promotes efficient traffic flow
• - shows consideration for health, the environment and the needs of others
• - is in compliance with regulations in force

Step 1 - Basic traffic course (theory and demonstration)

This is the start platform for all the light categories. The full course is 14 school hours divided over 5 evenings.

If you are above 25 you only need the last 2 parts. You may practise drive privately or with a school without anything further than a valid ID - card, a red L and an extra mirror. 

• TGK (14x45 mins) 2300,-only for learners below 25 years
• First aid training (4x45mins) 1000,-. 
• Driving in the dark course (3x45 mins) 2000,- Conducted from October untill March only

Step 2 - Basic vehicle and driving competence

The learner driver is to learn how to control the vehicle in purely technical terms, without having to pay attention to other road users. Good technical driving skills are necessary in order to benefit from Step 3 training, and will also make the driving economical and as eco-friendly as possible. The learner is to acquire knowledge about the vehicle and the responsibility of the driver, as well as basic knowledge about the human element and the road. No minimum number of hours has been stipulated for training at this step. The extent of the training must be adapted to the learner's needs and opportunities for driving practice. Towards the end of Step 2, the learner driver must complete an end-of-step assessment in accordance with Section 7-5 of the Regulations. On the basis of his/her own performance, the learner is to decide to what extent the goals for the step have been met and whether there is sufficient foundation for further training. Instructors are to give learners their recommendations as to whether the learner has the necessary competence to benefit from the next step of training.

• Driving lessons 870,- per 45 mins
• Mandatory end-of-step assessment 870,-

Step 3 Proficiency in traffic

The goals focus on developing the learner’s proficiency in driving in traffic, in varied road and traffic environments. This step includes knowledge of relevant provisions in the road traffic legislation. At the end of Step 3, the learner driver should drive independently and have a performance level which will almost meet the requirements for passing the driving test. No minimum number of hours has been stipulated for training at this step. The training must be adapted to the learner's background experience and opportunities for driving practice.

Towards the end of this step, the learner driver must complete an end-of-step assessment in accordance with Section 7-5 of the Regulations. On the basis of his/her own performance, the learner is to decide to what extent the goals for the step have been met, and whether there is sufficient foundation for further training. Instructors must give learners their recommendations as to whether the learner has the necessary competence to benefit from the next step of training.

A safety course on a practice track is mandatory for all candidates for a driving entitlement in Category B. This course is to help learners further develop their competence in avoiding accidents, and includes exercises that cannot be carried out on the road. This course should be completed towards the end of Step 3.The safety course on track is a full day course with theory and practical driving and we usually go to NAFs track at Hønefoss. 

• Driving lessons 870,- per 45 mins
• Skid pad course 5000,- plus track fee 1450,-
• Mandatory end-of-step assessment 1160 ,-

Step 4 Final training

The goals for Step 4 focus mainly on the learner driver's understanding of risk and self-insight. The Safety course on the road is mandatory for all candidates for a driving entitlement in Category B. This course is to help learners further develop their competence in avoiding accidents, and includes independent practice on the road. The mandatory training is normally not sufficient on its own to meet the main goal for Category B driver training. Sufficient practice must be added by means of driving lessons with a driving school, driving practice with a non-professional accompanying driver, or both.

Norwegian Public Road Administration recommend that all students have driven at least 2000 km before booking the practical exam. 

• Mandatory safety course on the road (5x45 mins theory and 8x45 mins lessons of driving conducted over several days.) 11600,-