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Boat license Norway:free båtførerprøven practice in English

A boat license in Norway (båtførerbevis) is required if you were born in 1980 or later and want to operate a recreational boat that is longer than 8 meters or has an engine of more than 25 hp. To get it, you must pass the boating exam, båtførerprøven, at an approved test center. The exam is run by Norsk Test AS on behalf of the Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet).

The exam is available in Norwegian and English. Prøveklar lets you practice with questions in Norwegian, each with an English translation and an explanation in English, so you can learn the Norwegian terms as well. Start with a free test of 10 questions, no account needed. Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not part of Sjøfartsdirektoratet or Norsk Test.

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Norwegian Boating Licence Exam (Boat Driver's Test)

50Questions
40Correct to pass
60 minTime
8Topics
PrøveklarLast checked 05.11.2026
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Safety equipment, buoyancy aids and fire1 / 3

Du skal på tur i en 6 meter lang motorbåt med fire personer om bord. Hva krever forskriften om flyteutstyr?You are going out in a 6-metre motorboat with four people on board. What do the regulations require regarding buoyancy equipment (flyteutstyr)?

  1. AMinst to flytevester som kan deles ved behovAt least two buoyancy aids that can be shared if needed
  2. BFlyteutstyr bare til barn under 15 årBuoyancy equipment only for children under 15
  3. CEgnet flyteutstyr til alle personer om bordSuitable buoyancy equipment for everyone on board
  4. DÉn redningsvest for hver andre voksne personOne lifejacket for every second adult
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Correct answer: C. Egnet flyteutstyr til alle personer om bordEvery recreational boat under way must carry suitable buoyancy equipment for everyone on board, whatever its length. Source: § 5
Emergencies, VHF/distress signals and first aid2 / 3

Hvilken VHF-kanal har kystradiostasjonene lyttevakt på hele døgnet for nød- og assistansemeldinger?Which VHF channel do the coast radio stations (kystradiostasjonene) monitor around the clock for distress and assistance messages?

  1. AKanal 6Channel 6
  2. BKanal 12Channel 12
  3. CKanal 16Channel 16
  4. DKanal 72Channel 72
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Correct answer: C. Kanal 16Coast radio operators keep a 24-hour listening watch on VHF channel 16, the distress and calling channel. Source: Kystradiotjenesten ved HRS
Emergencies, VHF/distress signals and first aid3 / 3

En bevisstløs person har vært med i en kollisjon i høy fart, og nakken kan være skadet. Hvordan gir du fri luftvei?An unconscious person has been in a high-speed collision, and the neck may be injured. How do you open the airway?

  1. ABøyer hodet kraftig bakover og løfter skuldreneTilt the head far back and lift the shoulders
  2. BHolder hodet i normal stilling og drar haken frem i underbittKeep the head in a normal position and pull the chin forward
  3. CLegger personen på magen med hodet vendt til sidenLay the person on their stomach with the head turned aside
  4. DVenter med fri luftvei til ambulansen kommerWait to open the airway until the ambulance arrives
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Correct answer: B. Holder hodet i normal stilling og drar haken frem i underbittAfter a high-energy accident, keep the head in a neutral position and pull the chin well forward; an open airway remains the priority. Source: Slik hjelper du en bevisstløs person
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Båtførerprøven test: how the exam works

  • 50 questions in one hour, on a computer at an approved test center. The exam is marked automatically.
  • You need at least 80 percent correct, which means no more than 10 wrong answers.
  • The particularly important topics chapter has its own limit: more than two errors there means you fail, whatever your score in the rest of the exam.
  • Charts are handed out. You may use a calculator, a ruler or parallel ruler, a pencil/pen, a compass or divider and rough paper.
  • You choose Norwegian or English when you start the exam at the test center.
  • If you fail, you can retake the exam no earlier than 14 days later.

The four main subjects are general seamanship, acts and regulations, navigation and chart reading, and particularly important topics, with roughly the same number of questions each (source: Norwegian Maritime Authority).

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Who needs a boat driving license in Norway?

  • Anyone born on or after 1 January 1980 who operates a boat with more than 25 hp or more than 8 meters long. People born before 1980 are exempt.
  • You can take the exam from the age of 14, but the license is issued when you turn 16.
  • The license lets you operate Norwegian recreational craft of up to 15 meters in Norwegian territory.
  • Boats capable of 50 knots or more also require a high-speed license.

A course is not mandatory, and you can take the exam as a private candidate. Abroad, the Norwegian license may not be enough, and you may need an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

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How to register and what a boat license in Norway costs

  • Register and pay at båtførerregisteret.no (the site also has an English version). The fee must be paid before you can sit the exam.
  • Book a time with an approved test center, or sign up yourself in the test calendar.
  • If you do not have a Norwegian national ID number (fødselsnummer), you register through a test center. Contact the center directly.

The exam costs NOK 940, which covers one attempt and the issue of the license. Each retake costs NOK 495. The fees are set in the fee regulations, section 6.

If you have special needs, tell them before you sign up. You may get 20 extra minutes, and in special cases Norsk Test may allow an oral exam on application.

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Topics and Norwegian words to know

The questions on Prøveklar follow the official curriculum (English PDF): safety equipment and fire, emergencies and first aid, laws and regulations, seamanship, weather and environment, right of way, navigation lights and sound signals, buoyage and lighthouses, and charts and navigation calculations. Useful Norwegian words:

  • vikeplikt – duty to give way
  • sjømerke – navigation mark
  • lanterne – navigation light
  • sjøkart – nautical chart
  • redningsvest / flytevest – lifejacket / buoyancy aid
  • babord / styrbord – port / starboard
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How to practice with Prøveklar (with English translations)

  • Free test: 10 questions, no account needed.
  • Full training: questions in Norwegian, each with an English translation of the question and answers, an explanation in Norwegian and English and a quote from the rule it is based on.
  • Exam simulation: 50 questions, one hour, no more than 10 mistakes – like the real exam.
  • One-time payment, no subscription.

The questions are our own, written from the official curriculum and Norwegian laws and regulations. They are not the real exam questions, and no practice can guarantee that you pass.

Topics

What the test covers

  • Safety equipment, buoyancy aids and fire11
  • Emergencies, VHF/distress signals and first aid14
  • Laws and regulations for recreational craft14
  • Boat handling, seamanship, weather and environment12
  • Collision regulations: steering, sailing and right of way16
  • Navigation lights, day shapes, flags and sound signals12
  • Buoyage (IALA A) and lighthouses/lights19
  • Nautical charts, compass and navigation calculations21
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in båtførerprøven?

50 questions in one hour. You need at least 80 percent correct (no more than 10 mistakes) and no more than two mistakes in the particularly important topics chapter.

What is the boat license price in Norway?

The exam costs NOK 940, including the issue of the license. Each retake costs NOK 495.

Can I take båtførerprøven in English?

Yes. Norsk Test says the exam is available in both Norwegian and English, and you choose the language when you start the exam at the test center.

How old do I have to be to take the exam?

You can take the exam from the age of 14, but the license is issued when you turn 16. The license requirement applies to anyone born on or after 1 January 1980 who operates a boat with more than 25 hp or more than 8 meters long.

Can I take båtførerprøven online?

No. The exam is taken on a computer, but only at an approved test center. You can practice online at home, for example with our free 10-question test.

Can I register without a Norwegian ID number?

Yes. Without a Norwegian national ID number you register for the exam through one of the test centers. Contact the test center directly.

What happens if I fail?

You can take the exam as many times as you like, but you must wait 14 days between attempts. Each retake costs NOK 495.

When will I receive the license?

By post, normally within 2–3 weeks after you pass, once your photo has been approved. Candidates under 16 get the license when they turn 16.

Is my foreign boating license valid in Norway?

Licenses issued in another EEA country are valid according to their content. Other foreign licenses are valid if they essentially meet the Norwegian requirements and are issued in a Scandinavian language or English. If unsure, contact Norsk Test or the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

Is Prøveklar official?

No. Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not connected to the Norwegian Maritime Authority or Norsk Test. The questions are not official exam questions.

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Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not connected to the Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) or Norsk Test AS. The questions are our own and not taken from the official exam. Last checked: 05.11.2026.