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Key Facts: Norway Theory Test - Category C1 Exam

30

Official category C1 questions

Statens vegvesen

25/30

Passing score

Statens vegvesen

75 minutes

Official time limit

Statens vegvesen

NOK 480

Theory-test fee from 1 February 2026

Statens vegvesen fee page

2 weeks

Retake wait after failing category C1

Statens vegvesen

3 years

Theory-test validity for practical test

Statens vegvesen

7,500 kg

Maximum permissible weight for category C1

Statens vegvesen category C1 entitlement page

750 kg

Normal category C1 trailer maximum authorised mass

Statens vegvesen category C1 entitlement page

5 mm

Heavy-vehicle winter tread-depth requirement

Statens vegvesen tyres on heavy vehicles

80 km/h

Maximum speed limit for C1 vehicles over 3,500 kg

Vegtrafikkloven / Trafikkreglene § 13

Statens vegvesen lists the category C1 theory test as 30 questions with 25 correct answers required and a 75-minute time limit. The official fee page effective 1 February 2026 lists NOK 480 for a theory test. If you fail category C1, you must wait two weeks before retaking. A passed category C1 theory test is valid for three years to complete the practical test, and you must hold category B before taking it.

Sample Norway Theory Test - Category C1 Practice Questions

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1Under Norwegian traffic regulations (Trafikkreglene), what is the maximum general speed limit for a category C1 light lorry (lett lastebil) on a motorway posted at 110 km/h?
A.80 km/h
B.90 km/h
C.100 km/h
D.110 km/h
Explanation: According to Norwegian traffic regulations (Trafikkreglene § 13 nr. 4), motor vehicles with a permissible maximum weight (tillatt totalvekt) exceeding 3,500 kg must never exceed 80 km/h on Norwegian roads, even if the motorway sign indicates 90, 100, or 110 km/h. Drivers of category C1 light lorries must monitor their speedometers and avoid following the higher passenger-car flow.
2What is the general speed limit outside built-up areas for a category C1 light lorry on an ordinary rural road with no speed limit signs?
A.60 km/h
B.70 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.90 km/h
Explanation: The general speed limit in Norway outside built-up areas is 80 km/h for all motor vehicles unless otherwise signed. Because a category C1 vehicle is already subject to an 80 km/h statutory maximum, its speed limit on an unsigned rural road is exactly 80 km/h.
3You are driving a category C1 light lorry on a motorway with three lanes in your direction of travel. Which lane are you prohibited from using under Trafikkreglene?
A.The rightmost lane
B.The center lane
C.The leftmost lane
D.Any lane other than the rightmost lane
Explanation: Under Norwegian traffic regulations (Trafikkreglene § 5 nr. 1), on a motorway or road with three or more lanes in the same direction, motor vehicles with a permissible total weight exceeding 3,500 kg may not use the leftmost lane. This rule prevents heavy vehicles from blocking fast-moving overtaking traffic while still permitting them to pass slower traffic via the middle lane.
4You approach regulatory sign 306.3 'Forbudt for lastebil' (No goods vehicles / lorries) without any additional sub-plate. Does this prohibition apply to a category C1 light lorry with a permissible total weight of 5,500 kg?
A.No, because sign 306.3 applies only to heavy lorries in category C over 7,500 kg
B.Yes, because sign 306.3 applies to all vehicles legally classified and registered as lorries (lastebil)
C.No, because light lorries up to 7,500 kg are treated as vans (varebil) for signage purposes
D.Only if the vehicle is carrying commercial freight at the time
Explanation: Sign 306.3 prohibits all vehicles registered as lorries (lastebil). Since a category C1 vehicle is registered as a light lorry (lett lastebil, vehicle class N2 over 3,500 kg), the prohibition applies unless an explanatory sub-plate (underskilt) specifically sets a higher weight threshold or exempts local delivery.
5What does regulatory sign 334 'Forbiforkjøringsforbud for lastebil' (Overtaking prohibited for lorries) mean for a driver of a category C1 vehicle?
A.The driver may overtake any vehicle as long as the maneuver does not exceed 80 km/h
B.The driver must not overtake motor vehicles having more than two wheels, unless an underskilt states otherwise
C.The driver may overtake passenger cars, but cannot overtake other lorries or buses
D.The prohibition only applies to vehicles with a permissible total weight over 7,500 kg
Explanation: Sign 334 prohibits drivers of goods vehicles with a permissible maximum weight over 3,500 kg from overtaking multi-track motor vehicles (vehicles with more than two wheels). Drivers of category C1 light lorries must remain in their lane and refrain from overtaking cars or other heavy vehicles until the restriction ends.
6You see regulatory sign 312 indicating '5 t' (maximum permissible total weight 5 tonnes). Your category C1 vehicle has an unladen weight of 3,800 kg, a permissible total weight (tillatt totalvekt) of 6,000 kg, and an actual current total weight of 4,600 kg. Are you permitted to drive past the sign?
A.Yes, because your actual current total weight (4,600 kg) is below the 5-tonne limit
B.No, because your vehicle's registered permissible total weight (tillatt totalvekt) of 6,000 kg exceeds 5 tonnes
C.Yes, because the unladen weight of 3,800 kg is the only figure considered by weight signs
D.No, because sign 312 applies to axle load rather than total vehicle weight
Explanation: In Norway, regulatory sign 312 specifies a limit based on the vehicle's permissible total weight (tillatt totalvekt) as entered in the registration certificate (vognkort). Even if the vehicle is partially loaded or empty and weighs under 5 tonnes currently, a vehicle with a tillatt totalvekt of 6,000 kg is prohibited from passing sign 312 showing 5 t.
7What is regulated by road sign 314 displaying an axle with two wheels and the text '3,5 t'?
A.The total unladen weight of the vehicle
B.The maximum permissible axle load (aksellast) allowed on that road section
C.The minimum weight required for a vehicle to enter the road
D.The maximum bogie load for tandem axles
Explanation: Sign 314 indicates the maximum permitted axle load (aksellast) on that road or structure. The actual load on any single axle of the vehicle or combination must not exceed the value shown on the sign (in this case, 3.5 tonnes).
8Can a category C1 light lorry be driven in a public transport lane (kollektivfelt, Sign 512) during heavy traffic congestion?
A.Yes, because commercial vehicles are permitted to bypass congestion in bus lanes
B.Yes, provided the vehicle carries at least one passenger in addition to the driver
C.No, light lorries are not permitted in bus lanes unless a sub-plate explicitly permits goods vehicles
D.Yes, if the gross weight of the vehicle is under 7,500 kg
Explanation: Norwegian traffic rules permit buses, scheduled public transport, and certain authorized vehicles (like taxis, emergency vehicles, and electric vehicles where signed) in public transport lanes. Goods vehicles, including category C1 light lorries, are prohibited from using kollektivfelt unless an official sub-plate explicitly allows them.
9You are driving a category C1 light lorry on a street where the speed limit is 50 km/h. A public bus indicates its intention to pull out from a marked bus stop ahead. What is your legal duty?
A.You have priority because heavy vehicles cannot stop easily
B.You must yield and slow down or stop to let the bus leave the stop
C.You should sound your horn and maintain your speed so the bus waits
D.You must yield only if the bus has already entered your lane completely
Explanation: According to Trafikkreglene § 7 nr. 5, on roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, drivers approaching a bus stop must yield to a bus that signals its intention to depart. Drivers of category C1 vehicles must anticipate bus movements and be prepared to stop smoothly.
10You are operating a category C1 light lorry and approach an unsignaled, four-way urban junction. Traffic is approaching from your right. Which priority rule applies?
A.Priority to the vehicle with the largest gross weight
B.The general right-hand priority rule (høyreregelen)
C.Priority to the vehicle traveling on the paved road
D.Priority to the vehicle moving at the higher speed
Explanation: At unsignaled intersections in Norway where no priority road signs (Sign 206) or yield signs exist, the general right-hand rule (høyreregelen) applies under Trafikkreglene § 7 nr. 1. A light lorry driver must give way to all vehicles approaching from the right.

About the Norway Theory Test - Category C1 Exam

The Norway category C1 theory test is the official light-lorry (lett lastebil) knowledge test administered by Statens vegvesen. It has 30 multiple-choice questions, requires 25 correct answers, and allows 75 minutes. It covers traffic rules, vehicle condition, road lists, weights, load securing, brakes, winter operation, blind spots, driving and rest rules, and driver responsibility. The official assessment is in Norwegian. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a substitute for mandatory training and the practical test.

Exam sponsor: Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

30 multiple-choice questions for category C1, based on Statens vegvesen theory-test topics for light lorry drivers.

Time Limit

75 minutes

Passing Score

25 of 30 correct

Exam / Certification Fees

NOK 480 theory-test fee at Statens vegvesen from 1 February 2026.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly released by Statens vegvesen. The opened official Statens vegvesen pages verify format, pass mark, time, fee, retake wait and validity, but do not publish a category C1 first-time pass rate. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Official format

Theory Test Logistics

30 questions, 25 correct to pass, 75 minutes, NOK 480 fee from 1 February 2026, category B prerequisite, one-week category C1 retake wait, and three-year theory-test validity.

C1 topic list

Traffic Rules, Signs and Priority

General 80 km/h speed limit for vehicles over 3,500 kg, following distance, lane positioning, overtaking restrictions, signs, road markings, priority rules, and blind zones.

C1 topic list

Heavy-Vehicle Technology and Condition

Air brakes, hydraulic brakes with air booster, ABS, retarder and engine brake, tyre tread depth (minimum 5 mm in winter), 3PMSF markings, steering, lights, and daily safety check (sikkerhetskontroll).

C1 topic list

Loads, Weights and Calculations

Permissible maximum weight 3,501 kg to 7,500 kg, trailer up to 750 kg, axle load limits, payload calculation (nyttelast), load securing (lashing, form-fit, blocking, friction), and dangerous goods in limited quantities.

C1 topic list

Driver Fitness, Safety and Operations

Health requirements for group 2, driving time and rest periods (Regulation EC 561/2006 in Norway), tachograph (fartsskriver), fatigue, winter driving, snow chains (carrying at least 3 chains for C1), and tunnel fire response.

Preparing for the Norway Theory Test - Category C1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 25 of 30 correct
  • Assessment: 30 multiple-choice questions for category C1, based on Statens vegvesen theory-test topics for light lorry drivers.
  • Time limit: 75 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: NOK 480 theory-test fee at Statens vegvesen from 1 February 2026. Official sources

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Norway Theory Test - Category C1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the official category C1 syllabus and focus on heavy-vehicle specifics: load calculation, axle weights, air-brake systems, snow chains, and tachograph rules.
2Memorize the test parameters: 30 questions, 25 correct to pass, 75 minutes, NOK 480 fee from 1 February 2026, one-week retake waiting period, and three-year validity.
3Practise payload arithmetic using vognkort values: nyttelast equals tillatt totalvekt minus egenvekt med fører.
4Remember the heavy-vehicle tyre requirements: minimum 5 mm tread depth on all tyres during the winter season (15 November to 31 March in southern Norway, 16 October to 30 April in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark), and required 3PMSF markings on drive and front steer axles.
5Understand snow chain regulations: a category C1 light lorry (over 3,500 kg) must carry at least 3 snow chains during the winter season (one for a steer wheel and two for drive wheels).
6Master the general speed limit: heavy goods vehicles over 3,500 kg must never exceed 80 km/h in Norway, even on motorways posted at 90, 100, or 110 km/h.
7Understand driving-time and rest regulations under Regulation (EC) 561/2006: maximum 4.5 hours continuous driving before a 45-minute break (or 15 min followed by 30 min), maximum 9 hours daily driving (can be extended to 10 hours twice a week), and tachograph operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Norway category C1 theory test?

Statens vegvesen lists 30 questions for category C1 light lorry. This independent practice bank covers the published topic areas but does not reproduce an official paper.

What score do I need to pass category C1?

You need 25 correct answers out of 30 to pass the category C1 theory test.

How long is the Norway category C1 theory test?

The official time limit for category C1 is 75 minutes.

How much does the category C1 theory test cost in 2026?

The Statens vegvesen fee page effective from 1 February 2026 lists NOK 480 for a theory test.

What happens if I fail the category C1 theory test?

For category C1, Statens vegvesen states that you must wait two weeks before taking a new theory test. You must show valid identification and pay the theory-test fee again.

How long is a passed category C1 theory test valid?

You must pass the practical driving test within three years of passing the category C1 theory test.

What vehicles can you drive with category C1?

Category C1 entitles you to drive motor vehicles with a permissible maximum weight (tillatt totalvekt) over 3,500 kg but not exceeding 7,500 kg, approved to carry no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver, with an optional trailer up to 750 kg.