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Norway Driving Theory Test (Teoriprøve B) 2026

Practise for the Norwegian theory test (teoriprøve) for a class B car licence. The real test has 45 multiple-choice questions, and you need 38 correct answers in 90 minutes to pass. These original questions in English cover Norway's licence steps, practice driving, give-way rules, speed limits, penalty points and winter tyres, plus the road rules and signs shared across continental Europe.

  • Driving
  • Norway
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

The Norwegian car theory test (teoriprøve, class B) has 45 questions. Pass mark: 38 of 45 correct (up to 7 wrong answers). Time limit: 90 minutes. It is run by Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen). Minimum age: 18 for a class B licence; practice driving from 16; theory test from 17 years and 6 months. Practise here for free with 250 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Norway Driving Theory Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Norwegian theory test (teoriprøve) for a category B car licence?
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    Answer: D. 45

    The class B theory test has 45 multiple-choice questions, and each question has one correct answer.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the class B theory test?
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    Answer: C. 38 of 45

    Statens vegvesen requires 38 correct answers out of 45 to pass the class B theory test.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What is the largest number of wrong answers you can have and still pass the class B theory test?
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    Answer: D. 7

    You need 38 of 45 correct, so you can get up to 7 questions wrong and still pass.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long do you have to complete the class B theory test?
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    Answer: D. 90 minutes

    The time limit for the class B theory test is 90 minutes.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Who runs the theory test for a car licence in Norway?
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    Answer: A. Statens vegvesen

    The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) runs theory tests at its test stations.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Apart from Norwegian, which of these languages can you choose for the class B theory test?
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    Answer: C. English

    Besides Bokmål and Nynorsk, the class B test is offered in Northern Sami, English, Arabic, Sorani and Turkish.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Can you change the language while you are taking the theory test?
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    Answer: B. Yes, whenever you want

    Statens vegvesen says you can switch language at any time during the test.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which aid may you use during the class B theory test?
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    Answer: D. A dictionary

    Only a dictionary is allowed. If you bring your own, staff check it for notes.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What must you do with your phone, watch and bag before the theory test starts?
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    Answer: C. Lock them in a locker

    Phones, watches, bags, outer clothes and papers must be locked in a locker before you enter the test room.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    You fail the class B theory test. How long must you wait before you can take it again?
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    Answer: D. Two weeks

    If you fail the class B theory test, you must wait two weeks before a new attempt.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What can happen if you cheat or try to cheat on the theory test?
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    Answer: A. A ban of up to 12 months

    The test is stopped, and you can be banned from taking tests for up to 12 months. Serious cases may be reported to the police.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    You need an interpreter to take the theory test. What should you do?
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    Answer: A. Apply for an adapted test

    For an interpreter or other special help, you apply for an adapted theory test (tilrettelagt teoriprøve).

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How early can you take the class B theory test?
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    Answer: A. 6 months before you turn 18

    You can take the theory test at the earliest 6 months before you reach the age limit for the class. For class B that is 17 and a half.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    After you pass the theory test, how long do you have to pass the practical driving test?
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    Answer: D. Three years

    You must pass the practical driving test within three years of passing the theory test.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    During the theory test, can you go back and change an answer?
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    Answer: A. Yes, until the time runs out

    You can move back and forth in the test and change your answers until the time is up.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a category B car licence in Norway?
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    Answer: D. 18

    Statens vegvesen: you must be at least 18 to get a class B licence.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    From what age can you practise driving a car (øvelseskjøring) in Norway?
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    Answer: A. 16

    You must be at least 16 to practise driving a car.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    You are 17. What must you complete before you can have driving lessons or practise driving?
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    Answer: C. The basic traffic course

    The basic traffic course (trafikalt grunnkurs) must be done before driving lessons or practice driving. Only learners aged 25 or over are exempt.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How many hours does the basic traffic course (trafikalt grunnkurs) have?
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    Answer: D. 17

    The basic traffic course has 17 hours of teaching, practical work and class discussion.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the youngest age for taking the basic traffic course at a driving school?
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    Answer: D. 15

    You must be at least 15 to take the basic traffic course at a driving school. It can also be taken as an elective subject in year 10.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    You want to practise driving between 1 November and 15 March. What must you have done first?
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    Answer: C. Dark-driving training

    Dark-driving training (mørkekjøring) is needed before you practise between 1 November and 15 March.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    You are 30 and learning to drive for the first time. Which parts of the basic traffic course must you still take?
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    Answer: B. Dark driving and first aid

    Learners aged 25 or over are exempt from the basic course, but must still take dark driving and the part on duties at accidents and first aid.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How long is the compulsory safety course on a training track (sikkerhetskurs på øvingsbane)?
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    Answer: A. 4 hours

    The safety course on the training track lasts 4 hours. It covers securing people and loads, and how your driving affects control of the car.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How long is the compulsory safety course on the road (sikkerhetskurs på vei)?
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    Answer: A. 13 hours

    The safety course on the road lasts 13 hours, in 4 parts, near the end of your training.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    You take your driving test in a car with automatic gears. What happens?
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    Answer: D. Code 78 is put on your licence

    A test in an automatic car gives code 78, which limits you to cars with automatic gears.

What to know before the test

  • The class B theory test has 45 multiple-choice questions with one correct answer each. You need 38 correct answers to pass, so you can get up to 7 wrong.
  • You have 90 minutes. You can go back and change answers until the time runs out, and you see your result on screen straight away.
  • Besides Bokmål and Nynorsk, the class B test is offered in Northern Sami, English, Arabic, Sorani and Turkish. You can switch language at any time during the test.
  • You can take the theory test at the earliest 6 months before you reach the age limit, so from 17 and a half for class B. The licence itself needs you to be 18.
  • If you fail, you must wait two weeks before you try again. If you pass, you must pass the driving test within three years.
  • Before any driving lessons or practice driving, you must finish the 17-hour basic traffic course (trafikalt grunnkurs), unless you are 25 or older.
  • Training includes two compulsory safety courses: 4 hours on a training track and 13 hours on the road.
  • Eight penalty points (prikker) within three years means you lose your licence for six months. In the trial period of a new class B licence, points are doubled.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Norwegian theory test?

The class B test has 45 multiple-choice questions, and each has one correct answer. You have 90 minutes.

What is the pass mark for the Norwegian car theory test?

You need 38 correct answers out of 45, which means you can get up to 7 wrong. Our mock exam uses 45 questions with the same 38-point pass mark and a 90-minute timer.

Can I take the Norwegian theory test in English?

Yes. The class B test is offered in English, as well as Bokmål, Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Arabic, Sorani and Turkish. For other languages you can apply for an adapted test (tilrettelagt teoriprøve) with an interpreter.

How old do I have to be to take the theory test?

You can take it from 6 months before you reach the age limit for the class. For a car licence (class B) the age limit is 18, so the earliest is 17 and a half.

What happens if I fail the theory test?

You must wait two weeks before a new attempt, pay again and show valid ID again.

Can I drive in Norway on a licence from outside the EU/EEA?

In most cases you can use it for three months from the date you are registered as living in Norway. Different rules apply to licences from the UK, Switzerland, Japan and Ukraine, and only some countries' licences can be exchanged.

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