Am I allowed to do private practice driving in Norway?
Yes — you can do private practice driving in a car from age 16. For class B you can start private practice from 16, and you need no theory test to begin. The accompanying driver must be at least 25 and have held a licence in the same class continuously for 5 years. If you are under 25, you must first have taken the basic traffic course; if you are 25 or older, you are exempt from parts of it. The car must show a red L sign at the rear and have an extra mirror for the accompanying driver, who counts as the driver and bears responsibility.
📋 The rules
- Private practice from 16 (class B)
- Accompanying driver must be at least 25
- Must have held a licence in the class for 5 years
- The car must show a red L sign at the rear and extra mirror
- Under 25: must first take the basic traffic course
🔓 Exceptions
- No theory test is required to begin private practice driving
- Learners of 25 and over are exempt from parts of the basic course
- A qualifying EU/EEA accompanying driver counts if 5 years' continuous licence can be documented
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Practice driving without meeting the conditions counts as driving without a valid licence and can bring a fine and loss of the right to drive. The accompanying driver is legally the driver and bears responsibility.
📎 Official sources
- Road Administration · Practice driving →
- Road Administration · Accompanying driver →
- Driver Training Regulation · Lovdata →
❓ Frequently asked
From what age can I do practice driving?
From 16 for class B. You need no theory test to begin private practice driving.
What requirements apply to the accompanying driver?
The accompanying driver must be at least 25 and have held a licence in the same class continuously for 5 years.
Must I take a course before starting?
If you are under 25, you must first take the basic traffic course. If you are 25 or older, you are exempt from parts of it.
What must the car have?
The car must show a red L sign at the rear and an extra mirror for the accompanying driver, and weigh at most 3,500 kg.
Who is responsible during practice driving?
The accompanying driver counts as the driver and bears the legal responsibility during practice driving.
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