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Theory test for VHF – class SRC

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  • Theory test for VHF - 1 day

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions
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    Theory test for VHF - 30 days

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions
    • Pass guarantee included
  • Theory test for VHF - 7 days

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions

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What can I access? What do I get?

  • Access to all 250 exercises for VHF
  • 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 35 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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Svein Erik Aune
Svein Erik Aune
Very good, useful for achieving the goal.
SirTB
SirTB
Passed the theory on the tractor. Ordered for one day, but think you should get 10 days. Passed on the first attempt

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What's covered

  • Distress procedures and MAYDAY calls
  • DSC operation (Digital Selective Calling)
  • VHF range and channel plan
  • Phonetic alphabet and procedure words
  • Channel use and radio traffic
  • Maritime regulations and licensing

Frequently asked questions

How many errors can you have on the VHF exam?

The VHF exam has 35 questions and you can have a maximum of 7 errors — at least 28 of 35 must be correct, which corresponds to 80% accuracy.

How long does the VHF exam take?

You have 90 minutes for the theory part of the exam. The practical radio-operation part is taken separately with an approved examiner.

Who runs the VHF exam and how much does it cost?

Telenor Maritim Radio conducts the ordinary VHF/SRC exam on behalf of Nkom, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) is the responsible authority. The price is set by the organiser – check with Telenor Maritim Radio for the current price.

Do I need a VHF certificate to use a marine radio?

Yes. To operate a VHF radio on a leisure or commercial vessel you need an SRC (Short Range Certificate). The certificate is personal and valid for life, but rules are updated regularly so a refresher is useful.

What is the difference between MAYDAY, PAN-PAN and SECURITE?

MAYDAY is used when there is grave and imminent danger to life and immediate help is required. PAN-PAN is an urgency call for a serious but not immediately life-threatening situation. SECURITE is a safety message warning of navigational or weather hazards.

Categories

We cover all 5 chapters described in the curriculum.

VHF operation

Basic operation and communication with VHF radio.

  • How to operate a VHF radio
  • Channel selection
  • Calling and responding
DSC

Digital Selective Calling for distress, urgency and general communication.

  • Distress and urgency communication with DSC
  • General communication with DSC
  • DSC regulations
Distress and safety messages

Procedures for distress communication, safety messages and emergency equipment.

  • Conducting distress traffic
  • Urgency, safety and medical messages
  • Other emergency equipment
Technical

Technical characteristics, power supply and range for VHF radio.

  • Technical details of VHF radios
  • Power supply
  • Range
Licence and certificate

Certificate requirements, licensing and regulations for VHF radio use.

  • Rules regarding VHF ownership
  • Rules regarding VHF use
  • VHF in different vessels