Boat license test
Half of all candidates fail the theory test. Our students pass. Practice with realistic questions and get explanations for every answer.
Our prices
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Boat license test - 1 day
- Personal guidance
- Fast user support
- Answer key for all questions
- Text-to-speech for all questions
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Best value
Boat license test - 30 days
- Personal guidance
- Fast user support
- Answer key for all questions
- Text-to-speech for all questions
- Pass guarantee included
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Boat license test - 7 days
- Personal guidance
- Fast user support
- Answer key for all questions
- Text-to-speech for all questions
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What do I get?
- Access to all 513 exercises for boat
- 4 topics covering the entire curriculum
- Detailed explanations for every question
- Access starts immediately – valid for the full period
How does it work?
- Pay and get access immediately
- Choose short test or full test
- See the answer key and explanation after each question
- Max 10 errors out of 50 to pass
Why choose Prove.no?
Personal guidance
When purchasing access, we can answer any question you may have regarding your driver's license.
We have more than 20 years experience with teaching traffic theory, and are ready to help you when you need it.
Clear illustrations
Our illustrations present traffic situations as clearly as possible.
The illustrations are made to be easily understandable even though the traffic situation may be complex.
Your fastest path to a Norwegian license
In a customer survey, 81% of our students said they passed their theory test on the first try.
Good preparation is the key to passing – and that is exactly what we help you with.
Large question bank
Our question bank covers all topics from the official curriculum.
Each question includes detailed explanations from traffic experts.
Customer feedback
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The site had many good questions that were very useful for me and it helped me get my driver's license.
Nice app that you learn easily from, much better than the crappy books from 2011 to put it that way.
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What's covered
- Rules of the road at sea (COLREGs)
- Navigation lights and day shapes
- Navigation, charts and compass
- Knots and mooring
- Safety equipment and rescue gear
- Weather, sea and currents
- Environment and responsibility at sea
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a boat licence in Norway?
A boat licence is mandatory for anyone born on or after 1 January 1980 who skippers a recreational vessel longer than 8 metres or with an engine over 25 hp (15 kW). Older skippers are exempt, but the knowledge is recommended for everyone.
How many errors can you have on the boat licence exam?
The boat licence exam has 50 questions and you can have a maximum of 10 errors — at least 40 of 50 must be correct, which corresponds to 80% accuracy.
How much does the boat licence exam cost and where do you take it?
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) owns the boating licence test scheme, while Norsk Test administers the exam at test centres across the country. The price varies between test centres – check the current price at your nearest test centre.
Do I need a licence for a small boat with an outboard motor?
If the boat is shorter than 8 metres and the engine is 25 hp (15 kW) or less, no licence is required. You must still obey the rules of the road at sea, carry proper safety equipment and avoid alcohol when skippering a boat.
Can I take the boat licence exam in English or another language?
The boat licence exam is offered in Norwegian and English at most test centres. Other languages may be available at some locations — check with your test centre before booking. On Prøve.no you can practise in Norwegian, English, Ukrainian, Polish and Arabic.
Categories
We cover all 4 chapters described in the curriculum.
Navigation and chart reading
Basic navigation, chart reading and use of navigation aids.
- Nautical charts and symbols
- Course calculation and distance measurement
- Compass and bearings
- GPS and electronic aids
- Lighthouses, lights and sea marks
- Fairways and navigation in coastal waters
Laws and regulations
Navigation rules, port and waterway regulations and boating responsibilities.
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- Right of way and navigation lights
- Port and Waterway Act
- Speed limits and regulations
- Boating license and age requirements
- Liability and insurance
Seamanship
Practical boat handling, safety and weather knowledge.
- Weather forecasts and conditions
- Safety equipment and life jackets
- Emergency situations and first aid
- Knots and mooring
- Anchoring and docking
- Engine operation and maintenance
Especially important topics
The topics the Norwegian Maritime Authority weights extra on the boating licence exam – knowledge that directly prevents accidents.
- Sea marks – on the chart and in reality (lateral and cardinal systems)
- Nautical chart symbols (shoals, cables, overhead lines, light sectors)
- The rules of the sea: who must keep out of the way?
- Navigation lights and flags
- Alcohol limits and use of flotation equipment
- Emergencies: coast radio 120, VHF channel 16 and DSC
- Good seamanship – the dangers of high speed