What do you need to know about the theory test for taxi driving?

You need to be holding a Category B driving licence in order to take the theory test for taxi driver CPC.

You need to book an appointment to take the theory test at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

You need to pass the theory test before you can apply for a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence.

Book an appointment to take the theory test

What you need to remember

• You need to present valid proof of identity at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
• If you have a driving licence from another country, this must be presented.

About the theory test

You must take the theory test in Norwegian and answer 85 per cent of the questions correctly in order to pass.

The test consists of 35 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The questions may be formulated as actual questions, as incomplete sentences that you must complete, or as statements that you must assess as right or wrong.

You take the theory test on a computer, and the result will be sent to you immediately after completing the test.

If you fail the test, you can find out which topics you answered incorrectly, but not the exact questions.

Do you have reading or writing difficulties?

You can apply for special needs assistance on your theory test, but you will not be allowed to use an interpreter.

How to prepare for the theory test

There is no mandatory training or special textbooks for the taxi driving test. Here are some ways to prepare:

• Refresh your knowledge about ordinary passenger car driving licences (Category B) by reading a textbook
• Acquaint yourself with rules and regulations relevant to taxi drivers 
• Take a course with a course provider who offers training for taxi driver CPC.
• Go through the list of topics for the theory test for taxi drivers (PDF).

This will help you understand and answer the questions you will be given at the test.