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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Can you take the Norwegian theory test in English?
English is available for certain driving licence categories. An English online course does not mean that the official test for the same category is also available in English.
Content review status
Last reviewed
Checked against Statens vegvesen curricula, theory-test information and current regulations. Future rules are kept separate from requirements currently in force.
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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 ↗Categories with an ordinary English theory test
Statens vegvesen lists English for these categories:
- Passenger car: B.
- Moped and moped car: AM146 and AM147.
- Motorcycle: A1, A2 and A.
- Snowmobile: S.
Tractors, lorries, buses and Driver CPC
English is not offered for the ordinary T, C1, C, CE, D1, D or Driver CPC tests. You can apply for an interpreter-assisted oral test in category T. Statens vegvesen does not allow an interpreter for C1, C, CE, D1 or D, or for Driver CPC. Preparing in English does not change the official test language.
A bilingual study method
Read a short section in the language you understand best, then note the Norwegian terms: vikeplikt means the duty to give way, tillatt totalvekt means maximum authorised mass, and veigrep means road grip. Explain a situation in your strongest language before practising the wording you may meet in the test.
Choose Norwegian or English in the Kurskompis course and use the language switch when a term is unclear. The aim is to understand the same traffic decision in both languages, rather than memorise two sets of answer choices.
Interpreters and other assistance
An interpreter-assisted test requires an application and documentation. If approved, you must book and pay for the interpreter yourself. Interpreter eligibility depends on the category, as described above. A separate assisted oral test with an examiner also requires an application and documentation; some listed test centres offer this with an English-speaking examiner.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the lorry theory test in English or use an interpreter?
English is not offered for the ordinary C1, C or CE tests, and Statens vegvesen does not allow an interpreter for heavy-category theory tests.
Is the English practice on Kurskompis the official test?
No. It is independently developed learning material. The official test is administered by Statens vegvesen.
Sources and review
Requirements last reviewed against the linked official sources on 28 October 2026. Confirm personal entitlements and exceptions with Statens vegvesen.