Driving Schools in Norway

Drive on the Right — Norway drives on the right side of the road. Overtake only on the left. At unmarked intersections, yield to vehicles coming from the right (høyreregel / right-hand priority rule). This is one of the most commonly tested topics.

BAC Limit 0.02% (0.2‰) — One of the strictest alcohol limits in Europe. Novice drivers and professionals: zero tolerance. Penalties are income-based and escalate with BAC level. >0.5‰: licence loss 12–18 months. >0.8‰: court case and possible imprisonment. >1.2‰: unconditional imprisonment. Drug-driving has the same penalties.

AutoPASS Electronic Toll — Over 400 automated toll points nationwide — no manual booths. AutoPASS tag gives 20% discount. Without tag: highest rate + invoice fees. Rush-hour surcharges in cities (Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim). Zero-emission vehicles pay up to 50% of standard rate with AutoPASS. Motorcycles are exempt.

Winter Tyres (Vinterdekk) — Winter tyres must match conditions from November 1 to first Sunday after Easter Monday. Northern Norway (Nordland, Troms, Finnmark): October 16 to April 30. Minimum 3mm tread depth. Crashing without proper winter tyres: insurance can deny the entire claim. Studded tyres need city fees in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim.

Mandatory Headlights — Dipped/low-beam headlights are mandatory at ALL times — day and night, year-round. This has been Norwegian law since 1985. Right-hand-drive vehicles must use beam converters to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.

Mandatory Equipment — All vehicles must carry a warning triangle and a reflective safety vest. These must be deployed at any breakdown or accident scene. Third-party insurance (trafikkforsikring) is mandatory. Recommended: first aid kit, spare bulbs, tow rope.