Norwegian Taxi Licence Exam
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The Norwegian taxi licence exam (drosjeløyveeksamen) is the knowledge test a driver must pass to work behind the wheel of a taxi in Norway. It is aimed at people seeking a driver's licence for taxi driving - both newcomers to the trade and drivers returning after a break - and it checks that you understand the rules that govern taxi operation, road traffic law, passenger care, fares and taximeter use, accessibility, vehicle safety, and health, safety and emergency routines. The exam is delivered as multiple-choice questions in Norwegian, so comfort with Norwegian traffic and regulatory vocabulary matters as much as the facts themselves. Preparation works best in layers: first read the current regulations on taxi licensing, driving time and rest, and taximeter rules; then work through traffic-law material you may already partly know from your ordinary driving licence; then practise scenario questions on passenger service, wheelchair and assistance needs, and emergency handling. Use the official guidance from the licensing authority and the tax authorities for anything involving money, permits or reporting duties, and check their websites for the current exam arrangements, since practical details are set and updated by the authorities rather than fixed here. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with any official body.
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What does the taxi licence exam actually test?
It tests the knowledge a working taxi driver needs: licensing and permit rules, traffic law and safe driving, passenger service, fares and taximeter handling, accessibility and special-needs transport, vehicle safety and equipment, and emergency procedures. Expect applied questions rather than pure definitions.
What format is the exam?
It is a multiple-choice exam delivered in Norwegian. You choose one answer per question from the options shown. Because the wording is legal and technical, practise reading regulation-style Norwegian so that unfamiliar phrasing does not cost you marks.
How many questions are there, and how long do I have?
Those details are set by the authorities and can change. The official body publishes the current question count, time limit and sitting arrangements on its website, so check there before you book rather than relying on second-hand information from forums or course providers.
What score do I need to pass?
The passing score is determined by the official body and published with the current exam information. Do not assume a figure you heard from another driver. Check the authority's website for the current requirement, and aim to be comfortably above any threshold rather than at the edge.
How difficult is it?
Most candidates find the traffic-law and customer-service parts manageable and the regulatory and taximeter material harder, because it is specific and easy to confuse. Difficulty depends heavily on how recently you studied and how well you read Norwegian. Systematic practice on scenario questions is the best predictor of success.
Can I retake it if I fail?
Retake rules, waiting periods and any fees are set by the official body, so confirm the current policy on its website before you sit the exam. In practice, candidates who fail usually do so on a narrow set of topics, so review your weak areas before rebooking.
In what order should I study?
Start with the licensing and regulatory framework, since it frames everything else. Then traffic law and safe driving, then fares and taximeter rules, then passenger service and accessibility, and finish with vehicle safety and emergency procedures. End with mixed practice questions under time pressure.
What do candidates most often get wrong?
Common mistakes are mixing up permit and reporting duties, misapplying taximeter and pricing rules, and giving generic customer-service answers instead of the specific required action. Accessibility questions also trip people up when they ignore practical details such as securing a wheelchair correctly.
Do I need this in addition to a normal driving licence?
Yes. The taxi licence exam is a separate knowledge requirement on top of holding a valid driving licence for the vehicle class. Check the official body's site for the current combination of permit, driving licence and exam requirements that applies to you.