What does the class B theory test cost?

Many people wonder what the class B theory test costs before they sign up. The test itself has a fixed fee that you pay to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen), and this fee must be paid again every time you sit the test. On top of that come a few costs around the theory itself, such as textbooks, apps or courses. Here is an overview of what you actually have to pay, and which expenses are good to keep track of.

Table of contents

• What the test itself costs
• What you pay for a retake after a fail
• Extra costs around the theory
• The theory test in the bigger licence bill
• How to keep the cost down

What the test itself costs

The class B theory test has its own test fee that is set by the authorities and collected by Statens vegvesen. You pay this fee to be allowed to sit the theoretical test at a traffic station. The amount is normally adjusted once a year, so it always pays to check the current rate with Statens vegvesen before you sign up.

As a rough guide, the fee for the theory test is a couple of hundred kroner. It is important to be aware that this is a one-off fee per attempt, not a charge that covers several tests. In other words, you pay for the test session itself, regardless of whether you pass or fail.

To see exactly which amount applies right now, and to pay and book a slot, you use the official Statens vegvesen portal. You can also read more about how the theory test is structured before you sign up.

What you pay for a retake after a fail

A common misunderstanding is that you only pay once. That is not the case. The test fee applies again for every attempt. If you fail the theory test, you have to pay the full fee again before you can sit it once more.

It is also worth remembering that there is normally a waiting period after a fail. That means you have to wait a certain number of weeks before you can take the test again. The waiting time itself costs nothing, but it can push back your plans. Read more about what to do if you fail the theory test and about the waiting period before a new theory test .

The arithmetic is therefore simple: the more attempts, the higher the total cost. Two failed attempts means you have paid the test fee three times in total before you finally pass.

Extra costs around the theory

The fee itself is only one part of the picture. Most people also spend money on preparing. Here are the most common extra costs:

1. A textbook or digital learning resource for class B.
2. A practice app or online course with questions similar to the real test.
3. A basic traffic course, which is a requirement in the training but a separate cost.

The basic traffic course is not part of the theory test fee, but it is still an expense most people have to count on early in the process. You can read more about the price of the basic traffic course to plan your budget.

A good tip is that much of the preparation can be done cheaply or for free. You do not necessarily need the most expensive course to pass; good structure and enough practice matter most.

The theory test in the bigger licence bill

To put the fee in perspective, it helps to look at the entire cost of the driving licence. The theory test is a relatively small item compared with mandatory training and the practical test. The practical test, for example, has its own fee, and the car you drive in may cost rental.

• Theory test: the lowest of the test fees.
• What the practical test costs : higher, and often includes car rental.
• Total price for a class B licence : the sum of everything.

Once you have planned your budget, you can also line up the next step by booking the practical test .

How to keep the cost down

The best way to keep the cost down is quite simply to pass on the first attempt. Each extra attempt effectively doubles the part of the bill that goes to the test fee. Good preparation is therefore the cheapest insurance you can buy.

Practise steadily and realistically on questions similar to the real ones. You can take a free theory test and train in the Eteo app until you are confident in the material and ready for the theory test. That way you avoid unnecessary fees and reach your licence faster.