Theory test for bus – class D
Half of all candidates fail the theory test. Our students pass. Practice with realistic questions and get explanations for every answer.
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Theory test for bus - 7 days
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- Answer key for all questions
- Text-to-speech for all questions
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Theory test for bus - 60 days
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- Answer key for all questions
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Theory test for bus - 30 days
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What do I get?
- Access to all 249 exercises for bus
- 5 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 7 errors out of 45 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.
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What's covered
- Passenger safety and evacuation
- Braking technique for heavy vehicles
- Driving and rest time rules and tachograph
- Vehicle technology and daily inspection
- Traffic rules and right of way for heavy vehicles
- Risk, visibility and defensive driving
- Service, responsibility and passenger handling
Frequently asked questions
How many errors can you have on the theory test for bus?
You can have a maximum of 7 errors out of 45 questions on the class D theory test, meaning you need to answer at least 38 of 45 correctly. The pass threshold is the same at Statens vegvesen.
How long does the theory test for bus take?
You have 90 minutes for the class D theory test at Statens vegvesen. Most candidates finish in 40–60 minutes, but take your time — there is no bonus for finishing early.
How many questions are on the theory test for bus?
The class D theory test has 45 questions covering passenger safety, braking technique, driving and rest time rules, tachograph, vehicle technology, traffic rules and risk awareness for heavy vehicles.
How much does the theory test for bus cost?
Statens vegvesen charges a fee for the theory test; you can find the current price on vegvesen.no. In addition there is the practical driving test, and professional drivers must complete the Driver CPC (yrkessjåførkompetanse).
Do I need professional driver qualification (YSK) to drive a bus?
A class D driving licence lets you drive a bus privately. For commercial passenger transport you also need the professional driver qualification (YSK) — initial training of 140 or 280 hours, then 35 hours of continued training every five years. Prøve.no also offers a dedicated YSK test.
Can I take the theory test for bus in English or another language?
Statens vegvesen offers the theory test in Norwegian, English, Sami, Urdu, Sorani and Arabic. Prøve.no has practice questions in Norwegian, English, Ukrainian, Polish and Arabic, so you can practise in the same language you will sit the test in.
What is the minimum age for a class D driving licence?
The minimum age for a bus (class D) is 24. You may be younger if you are undergoing or have completed the mandatory training for a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (yrkessjåførkompetanse).
What happens if I fail the theory test?
If you fail the theory test, you must wait one week before taking a new test. The one-week wait applies to classes C, CE, D and DE; for most other classes the wait is two weeks.
How long is the theory test valid?
Once you have passed the theory test, you must pass the practical driving test within three years. If you do not, you must take the theory test again.
Where and how do I take the theory test?
You take the theory test at a traffic station (trafikkstasjon). You book an appointment on vegvesen.no after applying for a driving licence, and you must show valid ID. There is a fee for the test.
Categories
We cover all 5 chapters described in the curriculum.
Regulations and driver responsibilities
Laws, regulations and requirements that apply to bus drivers.
- Health requirements, age requirements and validity of class D driving licence
- Driver's certificate, licence and passenger transport for hire
- Driving and rest time regulations
- Tachograph - digital and analogue
- Mandatory sobriety and practice driving
- Freight agreements and insurance
Vehicle technology and inspection
Technical construction, systems and daily inspection of the bus.
- Bus construction and steering
- Wheels, tyres and chains
- Braking system and alarm functions
- Engine, drivetrain and electrical system
- Daily inspection and pre-drive checks
- Controls and driver assistance systems
- Emergency equipment and gear systems
Driving technique and manoeuvring
Driving technique and manoeuvring a bus in various situations.
- Starting, stopping and cornering
- Blind spots and adapting behaviour
- Risk of loss of grip and rollover
- Driving on downhill and uphill gradients
- Reversing and use of a guide
- Precise and fuel-efficient driving
Traffic competence
Traffic skills, regulations and human factors in bus driving.
- Signs for heavy vehicles and bus lanes
- Gross weight, payload and axle load
- Passenger safety and luggage
- Work equipment and dangerous goods
- Information processing and human factors
- Journey planning
- Intoxicants, industry culture and the driving process
- Driving in queues, tunnels and darkness
Emergency preparedness and safety
Emergency preparedness, first aid, fire and safety course.
- Alerting and securing the accident scene
- Life-saving first aid
- Dangerous goods and fire
- Fire extinguishing and evacuation
- Psychological reactions and crisis management
- Safety course on track - braking distance and vehicle characteristics
- Errors and consequences