Norway Category D Bus Theory Test study plan

Map all Norwegian road sign groups (warning, regulation, information, priority) and state the meaning of 40 signs from memory without looking at the book.

Recite the core right-of-way rules for unsignalised junctions, roundabouts and exit from a bus stop, and explain how a bus pulling out from a stop is treated.

Solve 60 sign-and-priority practice questions and log every error with the rule it tested.

Explain Norwegian speed limits for buses with and without trailers, and the rules for bus lanes and bus stops.

Describe the duties of a bus driver at pedestrian crossings, at level crossings and toward cyclists and pedestrians.

Apply the full priority rule set to 20 written junction scenarios, including unmarked junctions, yield signs and left-turn conflicts.

Identify the ten most common crash causes for buses in Norwegian traffic and state the defensive countermeasure for each.

Explain stopping distance at 50, 60 and 80 km/h with a loaded bus and compare it to a car.

Describe hazard scanning routines for bus stops, school zones and narrow urban streets.

Complete 50 mixed traffic-rule questions and re-test every item missed in week 1.

Name the main parts of the bus drivetrain, braking system and air system and state the function of each.

Explain how air-pressure brakes work, what happens on pressure loss, and how to check the system in a daily pre-trip inspection.

Describe the legal daily and periodic inspection obligations for a bus and list the items a driver must check before departure.

Explain ABS, EBS, retarder and parking brake function on a heavy bus and the warning signs of a fault.

Identify the tire rules for buses, including minimum tread depth, load index and the consequences of underinflation.

Perform and describe a full pre-trip walkaround inspection in the correct order without prompts.

Explain bus handling differences from a car: turning circle, overhang, tail swing, blind spots and mirror use.

Describe correct gear use, engine braking and retarder use on long downhill gradients with a loaded bus.

Explain how load distribution and passenger position change braking and cornering behaviour.

Complete 50 vehicle-technique and handling questions with at least 85% correct.

Explain the seat belt rules for bus passengers and the driver's responsibility for informing passengers.

Locate and describe the operation of every emergency exit type on a typical coach and city bus, including door emergency valves, break-glass hammers and roof hatches.

Write and rehearse a passenger evacuation procedure for a fire in the engine bay and for a rollover.

Describe first aid priorities at a bus incident: scene safety, alerting emergency services, triage and CPR.

Explain fire classes, which extinguisher to use on a bus fire, and the limits of a hand-held extinguisher.

Explain the EU/Norwegian driving and rest time rules for bus drivers, including the 4.5-hour driving period, breaks and the daily and weekly rest requirements.

Describe how a digital tachograph records driving, work, availability and rest, and what the driver must do at the start and end of a shift.

Explain the manual entry rules, the 28-day record rule and the driver's duty to carry and produce records for inspection.

Describe the consequences of exceeding driving time and how a roadside inspection handles infringements.

Solve 40 driving-and-rest-time scenario questions with at least 85% correct.

State the maximum permitted dimensions and weights for a bus in Norway and explain axle load and total weight limits.

Calculate payload and explain how passenger numbers, luggage and fuel affect axle loads.

Explain the rules for securing luggage and for carrying goods in a bus, and when a special transport permit is required.

Describe eco-driving techniques for a heavy bus: smooth acceleration, anticipation, correct gear choice and idling policy.

Explain how driving style affects fuel use, emissions, brake wear and passenger comfort, and state the main environmental rules for buses in Norwegian cities.

Re-test every domain with at least 25 questions each and record the score per domain.

Review all error logs from weeks 1 to 7 and rewrite the rule behind each recurring mistake.

Simulate two full mock exams under time pressure and score at least 90% on the second.

Recite the priority rules, driving-time limits and evacuation steps from memory in one sitting.

Identify the three weakest domains and complete a targeted 30-question drill on each.