Norwegian Taxi Licence Exam study plan
Norwegian Taxi Licence Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Taxi regulations and licensing framework
Map the full licensing pathway for a Norwegian taxi driver (central clearance certificate, driver's licence requirements, local taxi licence and driver card) and list every document and fee involved
Explain the difference between the vehicle licence (løyve) held by the operator and the personal driver card, and state who is responsible for each
Summarise the duties a driver has toward the licensing authority, including notification of changed circumstances and consequences of driving without a valid card
Describe the record-keeping and control obligations that apply to the driver during a shift, such as carrying and presenting the driver card
Your checkpoint
One-page licensing flowchart plus a 15-item checklist of documents, fees and renewal deadlines, self-scored against the syllabus
Taxi regulations and licensing framework & Road traffic law and safe driving
Outline the core rules of the Road Traffic Act (vegtrafikkloven) that apply to professional drivers, including the duty to be alert and considerate and the general speed provision
State the Norwegian speed limits for built-up areas, rural roads, motorways and special zones, and explain how to identify them from signage
Apply right-of-way rules at uncontrolled junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and exits from private property to at least ten written scenarios
Explain the rules on seat belts, helmets, lights and use of handheld devices while driving
Describe how demerit points (prikker) and licence suspension work for professional drivers
Your checkpoint
Closed-book quiz of 25 traffic-law scenarios with an answer key, achieving at least 80 percent correct
Road traffic law and safe driving
Interpret the main road signs, road markings and signal instructions, and distinguish prohibitory, warning and information signs
Explain overtaking restrictions, following distance and the two-second rule under Norwegian conditions
Describe safe behaviour at level crossings, tunnels and in winter conditions including studded tyre and chain rules
State the drink-driving limit, the rules on drugs and medicine, and the duty to stop and assist after an accident
Explain the rules on resting time and driving time that affect a taxi driver's working day
Your checkpoint
A 20-sign recognition sheet drawn from memory and checked against the official sign list, plus a written summary of the alcohol and rest-time rules
Fares, taximeters and payment handling
Explain how the taximeter works, what it must display, and the driver's duty to start it correctly at the beginning of each fare
Calculate a fare from a given tariff structure including start fee, distance charge, time charge and surcharges, and verify it against a sample receipt
Describe the accepted payment methods, how to handle cash securely and how to issue a correct receipt
Explain the rules on fixed-price agreements, pre-booked fares and airport or rank-specific fare conditions
List the situations in which a fare adjustment or refund is legitimate and how to document it
Your checkpoint
Ten worked fare calculations with receipts, of which at least nine match the reference answer exactly
Customer service and passenger handling & Accessibility and transport of passengers with special needs
Draft a service script covering greeting, confirming the destination, route choice, small talk boundaries and closing the fare
Explain how to communicate respectfully with passengers who have limited Norwegian or English, and how to use written or app-based aids
Describe how to assist passengers with reduced mobility, including safe transfer techniques, wheelchair securing and handling mobility aids
Explain the rights of passengers travelling with assistance dogs and how to secure animals in the vehicle
List the steps for handling complaints, lost property and unruly passengers without escalating conflict
Your checkpoint
A role-play checklist of 12 service and accessibility scenarios, each with the correct driver response written out
Vehicle safety, maintenance and equipment
Perform and document a pre-shift vehicle check covering tyres, lights, brakes, fluids, mirrors and emergency equipment
Explain the legal requirements for vehicle equipment: first-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher, spare wheel or repair kit and reflective vest
Describe the tyre rules for summer and winter, including minimum tread depth and when winter tyres are mandatory
Explain how to report a defect and when a vehicle must be taken out of service
State the rules on load securing and on transporting luggage and bulky items safely
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-shift inspection form for a real or simulated vehicle, with at least three defects identified and correctly classified
Health, safety and emergency procedures
Describe the correct response to a road traffic accident: securing the scene, warning other traffic, first aid priorities and calling emergency services
Explain the duties of a professional driver in the event of a medical emergency on board, including when to stop and how to summon help
Outline fire safety in the vehicle, including extinguisher use and evacuation
Describe the reporting duties after an incident and how to document what happened
Explain how to manage personal fatigue and stress during long shifts and when to stop driving
Your checkpoint
A written emergency action plan covering accident, medical emergency, fire and threatening passenger, reviewed against the official first-aid guidance
Taxi regulations and licensing framework & Road traffic law and safe driving & Customer service and passenger handling & Fares, taximeters and payment handling & Accessibility and transport of passengers with special needs & Vehicle safety, maintenance and equipment & Health, safety and emergency procedures
Re-run the weakest two domain quizzes from earlier weeks and correct every wrong answer with a written explanation
Complete two full-length mock exams under timed conditions and compare domain scores
Recite the licensing documents, fare components and emergency steps from memory without notes
Book the exam and confirm the practical requirements, location and identification needed on the day
Your checkpoint
Two timed mock exams scoring at least 85 percent overall with no domain below 70 percent
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain the licensing pathway and the core traffic-law duties without notes, scoring at least 80 percent on the week 2 scenario quiz
Week 4: Completes fare calculations from a tariff sheet with at least 90 percent accuracy and names every document a driver must carry
Week 6: Completes a full pre-shift inspection unaided and correctly identifies at least three defects and their severity
Week 8: Scores at least 85 percent on two timed mock exams with no domain below 70 percent