Snowmobile - S
See the steps you need to go through to obtain a driving licence for category S. You can see your progress in your driver training on Your page.
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When you have completed the Basic Traffic Course, you will be issued a learner’s permit which gives you the right to practise driving.
How to take the Basic Traffic Course
You can take the Basic Traffic Course at a driving school or as an elective in lower secondary school. You must be at least 15 years old to take the course at a driving school. The course consists of 17 hours of instruction, practical course work, and classroom discussions.
If you are over 25
If you have turned 25, you are exempt from the Basic Traffic Course, but you need to take the modules “Road users in the dark” (night driving) and “First aid and responsibilities in the event of a traffic accident”. You do not need a learner’s permit to practise driving.
What you will learn
The Basic Traffic Course will give you a basic understanding of what it means to be a driver. These topics will be covered:
- Driver training and traffic awareness
- Traffic and the driver’s role
- Interaction and human factors in traffic
- Driver training, driving practice and driving experience
- First aid and responsibilities in the event of a traffic accident
- Procedures in the event of a traffic accident
- Road users in the dark (night driving)
Special note regarding “Road users in the dark”
Between 16 March and 31 October, it is not dark enough to carry out the night driving module. You need to complete this module in order to practise driving between 1 November and 15 March.
If you take your driving test between 16 March and 31 October, you can take the night driving module after you have taken the driven test.
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At this step you will learn about the snowmobile (snow scooter) and snowmobile driving, and learn basic snowmobile driving skills.
Mandatory basic theory course
Step 2 begins with a 3-hour mandatory basic theory course at a driving school. In this course you will learn about the use of motor vehicles in the mountains, appropriate clothing and required safety equipment on a snowmobile drive.
Mandatory practical training
When you have completed the basic theory course, you are to complete 3 hours of practical training at a driving school. You are to become familiar with the snowmobile, and develop an awareness of the challenges of using a snowmobile in low temperatures and in different environments. You will learn basic driving techniques and skills, snowmobile maintenance and how to carry out a safety check.
Driving practice with a lay instructor
Before you start practising with a lay instructor, check the rules in force in your area.
Mandatory end-of-step assessment
At the end of the step there is a mandatory end-of-step assessment. Here you will be asked to assess your own performance, and whether you have achieved the goals for the step. You will also need to consider whether you have a sufficient basis for further training.
Your driving instructor will also give you feedback and a recommendation as to whether you have the necessary competence to benefit from the next step of training. Or whether you need to continue training at the same step to get to the right level.
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At this step you will learn how to drive in a safe, independent and environmentally friendly manner, under varying conditions.
Mandatory training
At step 3 you are to complete 4 hours of mandatory training. Of these, at least 3 hours will consist of independent driving in varying terrain. You will learn how to
- adjust your driving to the terrain, weather and surface conditions, the environment and other users of nature (wildlife etc.).
- understand the danger of overturning on uneven ground and on loosely packed snow.
- drive with a passenger and with a loaded trailer sledge, and how to handle the challenges this involves.
Driving practice with a lay instructor
Before you start practising with a lay instructor, check the rules in force in your area.
Mandatory end-of-step assessment
At the end of the step there is a mandatory end-of-step assessment. Here you will be asked to assess your own performance, and whether you have achieved the goals for the step. You will also need to consider whether you have a sufficient basis for further training.
Your driving instructor will also give you feedback and a recommendation as to whether you have the necessary competence to benefit from the next step of training. Or whether you need to continue training at the same step to get to the right level.
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At this step you will develop your skills to a level where you can drive responsibly and without disturbing or inflicting unnecessary damage on nature.
Mandatory safety course in nature
At step 4 you are to complete a 7-hour safety course in a nature area. In this course you will learn
- how to prepare for a drive
- how to make good decisions while driving
- about emergency procedure and first aid in the event of an accident.
The course begins with 2 hours of training in preparing for a drive. Of the remaining 5 hours, at least 3 hours will consist of independent and continuous driving on and off a track, in part while towing a loaded sledge.
Driving practice with a lay instructor
Before you start practising with a lay instructor, check the rules in force in your area.
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You take the theory test at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. You must book an appointment for this. You need to apply for a driving licence first.
You can also fill in an application form on paper, and send it to us by mail.
The theory test is the final test in in this category. Before you take the test, you must have completed all mandatory training and it must be registered. You must have passed the age of 16. In addition, if you do not already have a driving licence, your conduct must have been approved by the police. You can see if your conduct has been approved and your training has been registered on Your page.
You need to book the theory test in advance. When you present yourself for the theory test, you will have to show valid proof of identity and pay the fee for the theory test. You take the theory test on a computer in our test room, and you will be given your result immediately after completing the test.
Assisted theory test
You may apply for an assisted theory test if you have difficulties reading and understanding the questions. Such tests are carried out with an examiner present in order to help you understand what is written in the questions.