Curricula and theory-test formats
The category overview, curriculum references and theory-test formats have been reviewed. No new format change requiring changes to the course answer keys was identified.
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BE: a car with a trailer
BE gives more trailer capacity than B or B96. It can be relevant when a caravan, horse trailer or work trailer exceeds the combined weight allowed by your current licence.
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Changes to accepted identification
Bank cards, Norwegian Armed Forces ID cards and Norwegian seafarers’ discharge books will no longer be accepted at driver and vehicle licensing offices. This is shown as a future rule and does not change current answers before it takes effect.
Open the primary source ↗Car, automatic transmission or a trailer?
Start with category B, or establish the extension your car and trailer require.
- Minimum age
- 18 years and category B
- Vehicles
- Category B car with a trailer rated up to 3,500 kg
- Available here
- Free information and guidance
Prepare the trailer checks and practical driving
BE preparation involves more than reversing between cones. Explain coupling checks, how you identify lighting or brake faults, and how you secure the load. Ask the instructor to assess both your checking routine and how you maintain visibility while driving.
Request a quote separating training, hire of the approved test vehicle and the test fee. BE requires a practical test, whereas B96 does not require a new driving test. Use the comparison guide if you first need to establish which entitlement your combination needs.
What the licence covers
For BE acquired under the rules in force from 19 January 2013, the trailer's maximum authorised mass may be up to 3,500 kg. The towing vehicle must qualify for category B. Older entitlements can differ. BE does not increase the towing vehicle's approved capacity.
Training and tests
You need category B, the required training and a practical driving test for BE. Statens vegvesen specifies at least seven hours of training. This extension does not have a separate ordinary theory test. Ask the driving school to assess your handling, checks and ability to drive the combination independently.
What to understand and practise
Use these topics as a checklist. Explain your decisions in your own words and ask a driving instructor about anything that remains unclear.
- Read both registration certificates before choosing a combination.
- Use a consistent coupling procedure and a complete walk-around check.
- Understand how the load moves during braking and cornering.
- Agree clear signals with a helper before reversing.
A practical example
An empty horse trailer still has the maximum authorised mass recorded in its documents. Check the licence requirement using the permitted weights, then check the vehicle's towing capacity and actual weights. Driving the trailer empty does not necessarily make category B sufficient.
Costs and planning
Ask your driving school for an itemised quote covering mandatory training, additional lessons, any test vehicle and official fees. Compare the contents of each offer. A package price may not include all the individual practice you need.
This guide is free to read. Kurskompis does not provide a dedicated course or mock exam for this category, or its mandatory practical training.
Frequently asked questions
Are BE and B96 the same?
No. B96 limits the combined maximum authorised mass to 4,250 kg. BE allows larger combinations and requires a practical driving test.
Can I obtain BE through this website?
You can read this guide here. Mandatory training and the practical test must be completed through the approved training and testing process.
Does an empty trailer remove the need for BE?
Not necessarily. Licence requirements use maximum authorised masses. An empty trailer does not change those ratings. Also check the actual load and the car’s technical limits.
Sources and review
Requirements last reviewed against the linked official sources on 27 September 2026. Confirm personal entitlements and exceptions with Statens vegvesen.