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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CE: lorries with heavy trailers
CE covers heavy combinations, including lorries with large trailers and tractor units with semi-trailers. It builds on C and requires you to control how a longer combination moves.
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 ↗Driving and rest-time rules for international goods transport
The Driver CPC and heavy-vehicle material covers international carriage of goods and cabotage where the maximum authorised mass of the vehicle combination, including any trailer, exceeds 2.5 tonnes.
Open the primary source ↗Corresponding rules for domestic transport
The domestic extension is recorded as a future rule and must not be used as a current answer before it takes effect.
Open the primary source ↗Light lorry, lorry or a combination?
Match the entitlement to the vehicle and trailer. Consider CPC separately for professional transport.
- Minimum age
- Normally 21 years and category C
- Vehicles
- Lorry with a trailer rated above 750 kg
- Available here
- Theory course, free sample and category guide
- Ordinary theory test
- 30 questions · 120 minutes · 25 correct
From a truck to a combination: what needs separate practice
CE requires you to assess the entire combination through a turn, not only the towing vehicle. Sketch the path, showing trailer cut-in and possible overhang swing. Then identify the areas you must check and when to stop because visibility is insufficient.
Use the CE course for coupling, braking systems, load distribution, manoeuvring and the CE test format. The official CE test differs from the C test. The online course does not replace mandatory CE training or the practical driving test.
What the licence covers
CE allows a category C lorry to tow a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg. You need C and normally must be 21. Qualifying professional driver education can allow a lower age. Vehicle approvals and road-specific weight limits continue to apply.
Training and tests
CE has its own training, theory test and practical test. Plan the licence and any required Driver CPC together if you intend to work as a professional driver. The C theory-test format is not the CE format, and preparation should cover the combination-specific learning objectives.
Official theory-test format: 30 questions, 120 minutes and at least 25 correct answers. The ordinary test is not offered in English, and Statens vegvesen does not allow an interpreter for heavy-category theory tests. If you need an assisted oral test with an examiner, apply with supporting documentation and confirm the available arrangements before booking.
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.
- Explain checks of the coupling system and connections.
- Track the trailer's wheel path and overhang throughout a turn.
- Calculate load distribution and check road restrictions.
- Secure the area and plan the manoeuvre before reversing.
A practical example
The towing vehicle has cleared a junction, but the trailer follows a different path. Explain where the rear wheels will go, how the overhang moves and how you will keep pedestrians and cyclists in view until the entire combination has cleared the turn.
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.
Kurskompis provides optional online theory practice for this category. It does not provide mandatory practical training, issue a licence or collect official test fees.
What the theory course includes
556 questions in total, including road-sign practice, all with explanations, plus 36 lessons. Study in Norwegian or English on your phone or computer. Access costs NOK 499 for 6 months (183 days), with no automatic renewal.
- A learning plan helps you choose your next topic.
- Topic practice and situation exercises connect theory with decisions.
- An error bank, spaced review and mock tests show what to revisit.
- Progress is saved to your account and follows you across devices.
Road-sign practice is included. The questions are written for learning and are not the official test bank. Mandatory driver training and official test fees are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kurskompis have a dedicated CE theory course?
Yes. The CE course contains lessons, explained questions and mock exams matching the CE format. Mandatory training and the practical driving test are separate.
Is the CE theory test the same as C?
No. CE has 30 questions with at least 25 correct required. C has 45 questions with at least 38 correct required.
Is category C enough for a semitrailer?
A normal tractor unit and semitrailer requires CE. C alone normally permits a trailer with maximum authorised mass up to 750 kg. Check registration details and any individual licence codes.
How many mistakes are allowed on the CE theory test?
The ordinary CE test has 30 questions and requires at least 25 correct answers, allowing up to 5 mistakes. The time limit is 120 minutes. This is the official format, not the ten-question sample.
Sources and review
Requirements last reviewed against the linked official sources on 28 October 2026. Confirm personal entitlements and exceptions with Statens vegvesen.