Tractor – T
See the steps you need to go through to obtain a driving licence for category T. 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 tractor and basic tractor driving skills, including driving a tractor with a trailer.
How many lessons you need will depend on your individual requirements and how much you practise with a lay instructor. It is important that you reach the goals for this step.
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 to drive independently and safely in varied traffic.
Among other things, you will learn about
- the handling properties of the tractor
- driving techniques and skills
- driving safely in different traffic environments
- assessing your own driving competence
How many lessons you need will depend on your individual requirements and how much you practise with a lay instructor. It is important that you reach the goals for this step.
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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You are about to complete your training. Before you can take the theory test you must have applied for a driving licence. Consider applying now.
At this step you will develop your skills to a level where you can drive responsibly and interact well with other road users. How many lessons you need will depend on your individual requirements and how much you practise with a lay instructor. It is important that you reach the goals for this step.
Mandatory course in securing and marking loads
This 2-hour course will help you understand how important it is to secure and mark loads. In addition you will practise different ways of securing loads.
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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.
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.
When you have passed the theory test, you can take the practical driving test if you have completed all mandatory training and it has been registered in our system. You can track the progress of your training under Your applications on Your Page.
You must pass the practical driving test within 3 years of having passed the theory test. For licence categories where the theory test is the final test (Snowmobile S, Moped AM146 and AM147), the theory test is valid for 5 years.
Age
You can take the theory test at the earliest 6 months before you reach the age requirement for the driving licence in question. Exceptions are moped and snowmobile. For these categories the age requirement must be met since the theory test is the final 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.
Did you fail the theory test?
If you do not pass the theory test, you need to wait 2 weeks before you can take a new test. You can find out which topics you answered incorrectly, but not the exact questions. When you present yourself for a new test, you once again need to show valid proof of identity and pay for the theory test.
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You take the practical driving test at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. You must authorise the driving school to book the test session for you.
When you arrive for the test, you will have to present valid proof of identity. You can pay for the test in advance on Your Page, or over the counter before the test. Paying online is cheaper.
You are the driver, and you are responsible for what is done during the test. The test consists of several parts or tasks, and you need to solve the tasks independently, both when it comes to driving and the other tasks you are given. The way you solve the tasks will be assessed as a whole, to the extent that this is possible.
The result will be determined when you have completed the test, and you will be told immediately whether or not you passed. You will be given a written statement explaining the decision made.
Vehicle for the practical driving test
- The tractor you use for your practical driving test must be approved as a test vehicle by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
- You must provide a vehicle for the test yourself. Most candidates rent their vehicle from a driving school.
What the test comprises
When the test begins, you will need to carry out the coupling of tractor and trailer and conduct a pre-trip check before you start driving. You will be driving for 45 minutes, under varying road and traffic conditions. The route you drive will have been determined in advance.
You will be given a safety check task before the driving begins. You may be asked, for example, to check the lights, brakes, or warning lamps. In addition you will be asked to explain what the cause or consequence might be if something is wrong.
At the end of the test you will have to uncouple the tractor and trailer. The way you prepare yourself and the vehicles prior to driving, and the way you conclude the drive and secure the vehicles after the drive, are also parts of the test.
Tasks you will be given while you drive
You will be given directions in good time as to where to drive. For the most part you will be asked to drive towards destinations in the form of place names for which you will find direction signs along the way. Among other things, you will be asked to turn around, park and reverse.
The driving examiner’s assessment
The driving examiner will assess whether you have reached the goals to the extent that you can practise on your own from now.
- Emphasis will be placed on whether you have adequate vehicle control and are able to avoid unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicles.
- You must master the skills of turning around and reversing with a trailer, and know how and when to use an assistant.
- You must be able to pay attention to the road and traffic situation around you.
- Your driving must be predictable and safe and promote efficient traffic flow.
- You must plan ahead as you drive, be considerate of the needs of others and seek efficient interaction with other road users.