Taking the theory test
Here you will find information about age limits, languages, time available, number of questions and number of correct answers needed to pass.
What languages are the theory test available in?
You can take all theory tests in Norwegian ‘bokmål’ and 'nynorsk'. For some categories, you can take the theory test in other languages:
- Category B: Northern Sámi, English, Sorani, Arabic (MSA) and Turkish
- Category AM 146, AM 147, A1, A2 and A: English
- Category S: Northern Sámi
If you wish to take the test in a different language, you can apply for an assisted theory test for special needs candidates.
Permitted aids
You can use the aids mentioned next to each category below. If a category is not mentioned here, no aids can be used for that category.
- Categories C1 and D1: calculator, rough sheets, and pen or pencil
- Categories C, CE and D: road list marked "Teoriprøve", calculator, rough sheets for load calculation, and pen or pencil
- Driver CPC (all): road list marked "Teoriprøve", calculator, rough sheets for CPC, and pen or pencil
Calculators, rough sheets, pens and pencils are available at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. If you wish to have the questions read out aloud (in Norwegian ‘bokmål’), there are also headphones available at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
Age requirements for theory test
Here you will find the age limits for being able to take the theory test in the various categories.
Age requirements
| Years of age | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| 15,5 |
Light motorcycle (A1) Tractor (T) |
| 16 |
Moped (AM146 and AM147) Snowmobile (S) |
| 17,5 |
Medium heavy motorcycle (A2) Passenger car (B) |
| 18 |
Light lorry (C1) |
| 20,5 |
Lorry / Heavy goods vehicle (C) Minibus (D1) |
| 23,5 |
Heavy motorcycle (A) Bus (D) |
The minimum age requirement for sitting a theory test in Categories C, CE, D and D1 may be lower if you have started or completed training in accordance with the Professional Driver Regulations.
Time available, number of questions and number of correct answers needed to pass
For each question in the theory test, you will have multiple answer options to choose from. Only one of the options is correct. You can navigate back and forth among the questions and change your answers before the time is up.
The table below shows the maximum amount of time you have to answer the questions, how many questions you will be given, and what the limit for passing is. It is possible to request 15 minutes extra time if you wish.
Theory tests in the different categories
| Category | Vehicle | Time (min) | Number of questions | Required number of correct answers |
| A1 | Light motorcycle | 90 | 40 | 34 |
| A2 | Medium heavy motorcycle | 90 | 40 | 34 |
| A | Motorcycle | 90 | 40 | 34 |
| B | Passenger car/Van | 90 | 45 | 38 |
| C1 | Light lorry | 75 | 30 | 25 |
| C | Lorry | 120 | 45 | 38 |
| CE | Lorry with trailer | 120 | 30 | 25 |
| D | Bus | 120 | 45 | 38 |
| D1 | Minibus | 75 | 30 | 25 |
| AM146 | Moped | 60 | 30 | 25 |
The theory test for the moped and snowmobile categories
For the licence categories moped (AM) and snowmobile (S) the theory test is the final test. You do not need to take a practical test.
Before you take the theory test, the following must be true:
- You must have applied for a driving licence, and your application must have been approved.
- You must have completed your mandatory training, and it must be registered in our systems.
You can see whether your application has been approved and your training registered under Your applications on Your page.