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YSK Passenger Transport – class YSK

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  • YSK Passenger Transport - 7 days

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions
    • Based on V859 from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
    • Common subjects (modules 1, 2 and 5)
    • Passenger transport regulations and conditions
    • Passenger safety and bus passenger rights
    • Driving and rest periods, tachograph
    • HSE, emergency preparedness and first aid
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    YSK Passenger Transport - 90 days

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions
    • Based on V859 from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
    • Common subjects (modules 1, 2 and 5)
    • Passenger transport regulations and conditions
    • Passenger safety and bus passenger rights
    • Driving and rest periods, tachograph
    • HSE, emergency preparedness and first aid
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  • YSK Passenger Transport - 30 days

    • Personal guidance
    • Fast user support
    • Answer key for all questions
    • Text-to-speech for all questions
    • Based on V859 from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
    • Common subjects (modules 1, 2 and 5)
    • Passenger transport regulations and conditions
    • Passenger safety and bus passenger rights
    • Driving and rest periods, tachograph
    • HSE, emergency preparedness and first aid
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What can I access? What do I get?

  • Access to all 217 exercises for ysk passenger
  • 9 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 8 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.

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What's covered

  • Passenger service and customer handling
  • Safety during boarding and alighting
  • Driving and rest periods, tachograph use
  • Defensive and economical driving
  • Passenger transport regulations and bus passenger rights (EU 181/2011)
  • Driver ergonomics, health and HSE
  • Emergency situations, evacuation and first aid

Frequently asked questions

What does YSK mean, and who needs it?

YSK stands for "yrkessjåførkompetanse" (professional driver competence) and is required for anyone carrying passengers for payment with class D1, D1E, D or DE (minibus and bus). The requirement comes from the EEA rules — Directive (EU) 2022/2561, which replaced Directive 2003/59/EC — implemented in Norway via yrkessjåførforskriften (FOR-2008-04-16-362) under sections 24 and 29 of the Road Traffic Act. Once passed, code 95 is added to your licence. This also applies when it is your employer who is paid. Private driving does not require YSK, and there are a few exemptions, including police, fire and ambulance services, and tradespeople carrying their own equipment when driving is not their main job.

How many errors can you have on the YSK passenger transport exam?

The basic exam has 50 questions and you can have a maximum of 8 errors. You need at least 42 of 50 correct to pass. That is the same threshold Statens vegvesen uses.

How long does the exam take and how many questions are there?

The YSK basic exam has 50 questions and you have 120 minutes at Statens vegvesen. Periodic training (etterutdanning) has no exam at all — it is approved on 100% attendance. The questions follow the V859 curriculum. The exam is only held in Norwegian, and you cannot use an interpreter. You may use a dictionary, and if you have reading and writing difficulties, you can apply to take the exam orally (see "tilrettelagt teoriprøve" on vegvesen.no).

Is the theory exam alone enough, or do I also need the YSK course?

No. In addition to passing the theory exam you must complete the initial qualification (grunnutdanning) at an approved training provider. It comes in two versions: the full 280-hour course, or the compressed 140-hour course. The choice decides your minimum ages — with 280 hours you may drive passengers with D/DE from 21 and goods with C/CE from 18, while 140 hours means 21 for D1/D1E and C/CE, 23 for D/DE and 18 for C1/C1E. You cannot sit the exam until the training is completed and registered. Later you renew your YSK with 35 hours of periodic training every five years.

How often must YSK be renewed?

YSK must be renewed every five years by completing 35 hours of periodic training (etterutdanning) across five modules at an approved training provider. There is no exam at the end of the course. You need 100% attendance, and the training must be completed within six months of starting it. If you do not renew in time, you lose the right to drive commercially until the course is completed.

How much does the YSK theory exam cost at Statens vegvesen?

The YSK theory test costs 480 kroner at Statens vegvesen (price from 1 February 2026) – see vegvesen.no for the current price. Issuing the competence certificate (code 95 on your licence) costs 270 kroner at a traffic station, or 160 kroner if you order online. The largest cost is still the course fee at the training provider – the 280- or 140-hour initial qualification, or the 35-hour periodic training.

Categories

We cover all 9 chapters described in the curriculum.

Regulations and professional competence

Knowledge of the professional driver education structure, regulations and the driver's role.

  • Education objectives, modules and structure
  • Full and compressed basic training
  • Professional driver regulations and the Road Traffic Act §§ 24 and 29
  • EU Directive 2003/59/EC (professional driver directive), codified as Directive (EU) 2022/2561
  • Code 95 on the driving licence
  • Periodic training every 5 years
  • Licence requirements for goods and passenger transport
  • The Professional Transport Act
  • The role of road transport in society
  • Driving licence classes C1, C, D1, D and corresponding E-classes
  • Additional competences (ADR, forklift operator, crane operator)
Working time and tachograph

Rules for working time, driving and rest periods, and correct use of the tachograph.

  • EU Regulation 561/2006 on driving and rest periods
  • Daily driving time (max 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours 2x/week)
  • Weekly driving time (max 56 hours)
  • Two-week driving time (max 90 hours)
  • Daily rest (min 11 hours, reducible to 9 hours at most 3 times between two weekly rest periods)
  • Weekly rest (min 45 hours, reducible to 24 hours every other week)
  • Break rules (45 min after 4.5 hours, can be split 15+30)
  • Analogue tachograph and record sheets
  • Digital tachograph and driver card
  • Correct completion and reading
  • Storage of record sheets
  • Duties of the driver and vehicle owner
  • Duty to cooperate
  • Working time regulations for drivers
Vehicle technology and inspection

Knowledge of vehicle technology, maintenance and daily inspection.

  • Road grip and consequences of poor grip
  • Tyre pressure and tread depth
  • Tyre requirements by season and type
  • Snow chains: when, how and quality assessment
  • Daily vehicle inspection and checks
  • Oil level, leaks, brakes, wheels, tyres
  • Engine types and Euro standards
  • Alternative fuels (hydrogen, electric, gas)
  • Drivetrain: gearbox, couplings, drive axle combinations
  • Service brakes: hydraulic and air-operated
  • Auxiliary brakes: retarder, engine brake, turbine brake
  • Safety equipment: seat belts, airbags, electronic driver assistance systems
  • Actions upon vehicle warning indicators
Health, ergonomics and safety

Knowledge of health, ergonomics, substance abuse, crime and personal matters.

  • Common occupational diseases and causes
  • Correct working and lifting techniques
  • Use of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, clothing)
  • Importance of correct seating position while driving
  • Physical activity and active breaks
  • Diet, meal regulation and fluid balance
  • Lifestyle diseases
  • Tobacco: smoking, snus, passive smoking
  • Effects of alcohol, drugs and medication on driving
  • Blood alcohol limits and consequences
  • Crime and smuggling in the transport industry
  • Human trafficking and people smuggling
  • Preventive measures against criminal activities
  • Mental pressure, fatigue and stress
  • Sleep and sleep problems
  • Empathy and interpersonal relations
  • Work-life balance
Emergency preparedness and first aid

Knowledge of alerting, securing, first aid and actions in case of accidents and fire.

  • Alerting and securing the accident scene
  • Medical emergency number (113) and emergency dispatch centre
  • Life-saving first aid
  • Clear airways in lying and sitting patients
  • Stopping external bleeding
  • Stabilization of head and neck
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Actions in case of shock and hypothermia
  • Actions when vehicle carries dangerous goods
  • Fire extinguishers: types and use
  • Fire in vehicles and tunnels
  • Tunnel evacuation
  • Psychological reactions to accidents
  • Peer support programmes
  • The professional driver's leadership role in accidents
Service and communication

Knowledge of service, customer relations, communication and working life.

  • Core service and peripheral service delivery
  • Customer satisfaction and complaints
  • Quality assurance and quality systems
  • Direct and online communication
  • Interpersonal communication and body language
  • Cultural differences in communication
  • The driver's role as company representative
  • Professional appearance and attitudes
  • Navigation and positioning systems
  • Fleet management systems (ITS)
  • Accident risk in the transport industry
  • Trade unions and insurance
  • Pension schemes
  • Logistics and the supply chain
  • Damage reporting and complaint handling
Optimal driving and traffic safety

Knowledge of fuel-efficient driving, risk assessment and safe behaviour in traffic.

  • Factors affecting fuel consumption
  • Air resistance and speed
  • Rolling resistance and tyre pressure
  • Idling and unnecessary energy use
  • Torque and RPM: optimal driving technique
  • Using diagrams for power and consumption
  • Environment: emissions, noise, particulate matter
  • Risk as a professional driver
  • Blind spots around heavy vehicles
  • Driving at varying speeds and overtaking
  • Driving in dense traffic and urban environments
  • Driving in difficult conditions (narrow roads, gradients, gravel)
  • Driving in tunnels: risks and evacuation
  • Special considerations for vehicle use (defrosters, cabin climate)
  • Specific infrastructure for trucks and buses
Passenger transport

Knowledge of passenger transport organisation, regulations and planning.

  • The role of passenger transport in society
  • Public transport and sustainable development
  • Transport geography: national travel patterns
  • The passenger transport market (routes, tourism, taxi, special transport)
  • The Professional Transport Act and licence regulations for passenger transport
  • Driver's permit (kjøreseddel)
  • Insurance and transport regulations
  • Seat belt and safety equipment rules
  • Market and economics in passenger transport
  • Fare and ticketing systems
  • Planning of passenger transport
  • Route selection, terminals and transfers
  • Information technology and real-time information
  • Distraction risk while driving (ticketing, communication)
  • International passenger transport and regulations
Passenger safety and rights

Knowledge of passenger safety, service and bus passenger rights.

  • Service and personal appearance
  • Handling special customer groups
  • Intoxicated and threatening passengers
  • Loading and securing in buses
  • Luggage placement and weight distribution
  • Securing wheelchairs and prams
  • Use of automatic loading hatches
  • Passenger seats and seat belts
  • The driver's leadership role in tunnel incidents
  • Bus passenger rights (EU Regulation 181/2011)
  • Rights of persons with reduced mobility
  • Travel assistance (boarding, alighting, luggage)
  • Complaint procedures and passenger protection
  • Universal design and accessibility
  • Bus preparation and readiness