Norway Theory Test - Category C study guide
Norway Theory Test - Category C · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Norwegian theory test for category C is the knowledge component you must pass before you can take the practical driving test for a heavy goods vehicle. It is aimed at candidates who already hold a category B licence (or are working towards one) and want to drive lorries with a permitted maximum mass above 3,500 kg, either professionally or privately. The Norway Theory Test - Category C study guide has 8 sections and about 2,858 words.
01Traffic Rules and Road Signs
This section checks that you can read Norwegian signs and apply priority rules while driving a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes. Questions mix ordinary car-level rules with lorry-specific signs, speed limits and junction behaviour.
366 words, about 2 min02Vehicle Knowledge, Load and Driving Technique for Heavy Vehicles
The exam checks daily vehicle checks, braking systems, coupling, tyre rules and how load affects handling. You must know what a warning lamp means and how to drive a laden lorry safely.
361 words, about 2 min03Safe Driving, Hazard Perception and Interaction with Other Road Users
This domain tests observation, hazard anticipation and how you share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and smaller vehicles. A heavy lorry has large blind spots and long stopping distances, so the exam favours early observation and calm interaction.
360 words, about 2 min04Driving and Rest Time Rules, Tachograph and Transport Documentation
Questions cover EU driving and rest time rules as applied in Norway, tachograph use and the documents a lorry driver must carry. The exam expects precise limits, not general impressions.
382 words, about 2 min05Cargo Securing, Load Limits and Vehicle Dimensions
This domain tests whether you can secure a load so it cannot move, and whether you know the dimension and weight limits that apply to Norwegian heavy vehicles. Secure cargo against forces of about 0.8 g forward and 0.5 g sideways and rearward.
366 words, about 2 min06First Aid, Fire Safety and Incident Handling
The exam tests scene safety, emergency calls, basic first aid and fire response. You are expected to act in a calm, ordered way rather than rush into danger.
345 words, about 2 min07Environment, Economy and Eco-Driving
This domain covers fuel-efficient driving, emissions, vehicle economy and how planning reduces both cost and environmental impact. It rewards practical techniques rather than slogans.
315 words, about 2 min08Driver Responsibilities, Licensing Rules and Norwegian Transport Regulations
This domain tests the legal side of professional lorry driving: licence categories, qualification requirements, work rules, permits and the driver's responsibility for the vehicle and documents. Category C covers goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes; category CE covers a C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
363 words, about 2 min