Questions and answers about the driving test
Short answers to what people ask about the practical driving test.
Is the driving test valid absence from school?
Yes. Since 1 August 2025 the practical driving test for a car is valid absence in upper secondary school. The absence does not count towards the absence limit, as long as you can document it.
How long is the driving test?
The car driving test lasts up to 75 minutes. The driving itself takes 55 to 60 minutes.
How many driving test mistakes are allowed?
There is no fixed number. The examiner judges the drive as a whole, but one serious mistake can be enough to fail.
Must you rent a car for the driving test?
Yes. The car you take the test in must be approved by Statens vegvesen and rented from a driving school. You cannot take the test in an ordinary private car.