Norway Theory Test - Category B study guide
Norway Theory Test - Category B · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Norwegian theory test for category B (personbil) is the knowledge exam you must pass before taking the practical driving test for a standard car licence. It is administered by Statens vegvesen, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, at approved test centres. The Norway Theory Test - Category B study guide has 11 sections and about 3,156 words.
01Traffic rules and road signs
Traffic rules and road signs form the legal base of Category B driving in Norway. The exam checks whether you can read sign shape and colour quickly, apply road markings, and choose the correct action rather than merely recognise a symbol.
330 words, about 2 min02Right of way and intersection behaviour
Right-of-way questions test whether you can establish who must yield before you reach the conflict point, not who arrives first. Norwegian rules combine the right-hand rule, sign priority and special rules for turns, roundabouts and exiting premises.
276 words, about 1 min03Speed, stopping distance and safe following
Speed, stopping distance and safe following are tested through scenario calculations and judgement questions. The exam wants you to connect speed with reaction time, braking distance and the space you need to see and stop.
289 words, about 1 min04Hazard perception and defensive driving
Hazard perception and defensive driving test whether you notice risk early and create options. The exam presents ordinary Norwegian roads-crests, parked cars, buses, cyclists, snow banks and wildlife-and asks what you should have seen and done.
297 words, about 1 min05Vehicle knowledge, tyres and maintenance
Vehicle knowledge, tyres and maintenance questions check whether you can spot defects before they become roadside failures. Norway’s inspection and winter conditions make tyre condition, lights, brakes and fluids especially important.
305 words, about 2 min06Driving in winter conditions and on Norwegian roads
Driving in winter conditions and on Norwegian roads tests preparation, smooth control and respect for changing grip. The exam expects practical choices for snow, ice, darkness, narrow roads and wildlife, not just knowledge of winter tyres.
277 words, about 1 min07Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and driver fitness
Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and driver fitness questions test legal limits and the decision to not drive. Norway applies a strict blood-alcohol limit, and the exam expects you to recognise impairment from medicines, illness and tiredness as well as from alcohol.
294 words, about 1 min08First aid, incidents and emergency procedures
First aid, incidents and emergency procedures test the first minutes after a crash. The exam wants a safe scene, a correct emergency call and simple life-saving action without making the situation worse.
278 words, about 1 min09Documentation, insurance and obligations of the driver
Documentation, insurance and driver obligations questions check that the car and driver are legally entitled to be on the road. The exam focuses on licence class, registration, mandatory insurance and inspection duties.
279 words, about 1 min10Environment, fuel-efficient and considerate driving
Environment, fuel-efficient and considerate driving questions test whether you can reduce fuel use, emissions and nuisance without compromising safety. The exam rewards smooth planning and courtesy, not gimmicks.
273 words, about 1 min11Attitudes, risk awareness and interaction with other road users
Attitudes, risk awareness and interaction questions test judgement and self-control. The exam looks for shared responsibility: predicting other road users’ mistakes, managing your own emotions and choosing the safe option under pressure.
258 words, about 1 min