Driving in practice

Practical driving guides for positioning, communication, parking, night and motorway driving, emergencies and more.

A-pillar and visibility at intersections – avoid hidden hazards

A-pillar and visibility at intersections – avoid hidden hazards

The A-pillar can hide pedestrians, cyclists and cars. Learn scanning technique, stop points and positioning to uncover blind spots at …

Advanced parking

Advanced parking

Parallel, angle and slope parking with safe routines and smart adjustments.

Animals on the road

Animals on the road

Know the warning signs, risk periods and safe responses when animals appear on the road.

Aquaplaning (hydroplaning)

Aquaplaning (hydroplaning)

What aquaplaning is, why it happens and how to avoid it. Practical tips, tables and illustration for safe driving in rain.

Aquaplaning and driving in rain

Aquaplaning and driving in rain

How to avoid aquaplaning - speed adjustment, tires, lane choice and techniques in rainy weather.

Attention and interaction

Attention and interaction

Situational awareness and cooperation to reduce surprises and conflict.

Blind spots around heavy vehicles

Blind spots around heavy vehicles

Where trucks and buses cannot see you, and how to avoid those zones. Positioning, distance and timing.

City driving

City driving

Techniques, safety and navigation for efficient, safe city driving.

City driving - Stopping and parking

City driving - Stopping and parking

Rules for stopping and parking in Norwegian cities with signs, zones and time limits.

Communication with other road users

Communication with other road users

Indicators, brake lights, horn, eye contact, positioning and speed as signals.

Convoy driving – winter mountain passes

Convoy driving – winter mountain passes

Winter convoy basics - be prepared, queue correctly, keep steady gaps and follow instructions.

Convoy driving in winter mountains

Convoy driving in winter mountains

Prepare, queue correctly, use the right lights and keep steady gaps in winter convoy driving.

Cornering technique and grip

Cornering technique and grip

Correct cornering - line, vision, braking, apex and throttle for better grip and stability.

Crosswind and gusts

Crosswind and gusts

Safe driving in crosswind and gusts - proper positioning, speed and technique.

Defensive driving

Defensive driving

Defensive driving - principles, techniques and scenarios for safer driving.

Defogging and visibility

Defogging and visibility

Prevent and remove fog on windows efficiently with the right HVAC settings, airflow and routine.

Driving - Right Priority at Intersections

Driving - Right Priority at Intersections

Detailed guide to the right-hand rule at intersections - when and how to yield to traffic from the right, exceptions, practical examples, …

Driving abroad

Driving abroad

Driving abroad checklist - documents, insurance, vignettes, equipment and rules.

Driving in difficult conditions

Driving in difficult conditions

Adapt to rain, snow, ice, fog and wind with correct speed, distance, lights and planning.

Driving in fog – visibility, lights and speed

Driving in fog – visibility, lights and speed

Safe fog driving - correct lights, distance, speed and communication – with checklists and links.

Driving in the dark

Driving in the dark

Safe night driving - light use, speed, visibility and risk handling.

Driving in tunnels

Driving in tunnels

Tunnel driving safety - lights, distance and handling incidents.

Driving near schools and school routes

Driving near schools and school routes

Safe driving near schools - speed, positioning, crossing and parking during rush hour – with practical checklists.

Driving on gravel roads – technique, speed and grip

Driving on gravel roads – technique, speed and grip

Safe gravel driving: speed, braking, line choice and following distance on loose surfaces.

Driving simulators in training – effective practice without risk

Driving simulators in training – effective practice without risk

Learn how driving simulators offer safe practice for high-risk scenarios and how to transfer the learning to real traffic.

Emergency corridor in queues

Emergency corridor in queues

Learn how to form an emergency corridor so emergency vehicles can pass. Positioning, communication and checklists.

Ferry driving

Ferry driving

Board, secure and disembark ferries safely and efficiently.

Flooded roads and driving through water

Flooded roads and driving through water

Assess flood risk, choose safe detours and protect vehicle and passengers.

Gears and revs – economical driving

Gears and revs – economical driving

Right gears and revs lower consumption, reduce wear and smoothen driving.

Give way to emergency vehicles

Give way to emergency vehicles

Safe, legal ways to give priority to emergency vehicles in typical scenarios.

Grip - braking distance, kinetic energy, friction, traction, speed, aquaplaning and steering

Grip - braking distance, kinetic energy, friction, traction, speed, aquaplaning and steering

Learn the essentials of grip in traffic - braking distance, friction, traction, speed, aquaplaning and steering.

Handling Emergencies

Handling Emergencies

Learn how to respond to common road emergencies, including mechanical failures, accidents, and other critical incidents to drive safely.

Hazard lights and warning triangle

Hazard lights and warning triangle

Use hazard lights and a triangle correctly to warn and secure.

Head‑on crashes and prevention

Head‑on crashes and prevention

Prevent head‑on crashes with sight, positioning, speed and safe overtaking.

Hill start and engine braking

Hill start and engine braking

Hill start without rollback and safe descents with engine braking. Manual and automatic techniques.

Interaction in traffic

Interaction in traffic

Learn how to cooperate with others in traffic through clear signs, proper speed adjustment and optimal positioning. Complete guide to safe …

Large vehicles in traffic (Give space)

Large vehicles in traffic (Give space)

How to safely give space to large vehicles like trucks and buses. Key techniques and recommended distances for safe driving.

Level crossings – safe crossing

Level crossings – safe crossing

Safe crossing of railway level crossings - observation and rules.

Merging and lane changes

Merging and lane changes

Zip merging, positioning and speed in queues. Practical tables, an illustration and internal links for safe, efficient flow.

Mirror adjustment and blind spots

Mirror adjustment and blind spots

Proper mirror adjustment reduces blind spots. Learn the steps, checkpoints and when to do shoulder checks.

Motorway driving

Motorway driving

Safe motorway driving - merging, lanes, spacing, speed and hazards.

Mountain roads and hairpin bends

Mountain roads and hairpin bends

Drive mountain roads safely - hairpins, gradients and engine braking.

Parking at a passing place

Parking at a passing place

Use passing places correctly on narrow roads - signs, rules, positioning and communication.

Parking on an unsighted bend

Parking on an unsighted bend

Avoid parking on blind bends; use safe alternatives and correct warning distances.

Positioning and driving style

Positioning and driving style

Lane placement for sight and safety, with smooth speed and steering.

Positioning in the roadway

Positioning in the roadway

Position correctly - lanes, 3‑second rule, slippery roads, stripe colors, bus lanes and one‑way streets.

Preparing for a long drive

Preparing for a long drive

Technical check, planning, breaks, load securing and safety for long trips.

Puncture at the roadside – safe positioning and step‑by‑step

Puncture at the roadside – safe positioning and step‑by‑step

Handle punctures safely - positioning, warnings and step‑by‑step wheel change.

Puncture on the road

Puncture on the road

Safe puncture handling - stop, secure, change tyre or call for help.

Reversing and children

Reversing and children

Safe reversing near children - routines, visual checks, helpful tech and practice.

Reversing and parking

Reversing and parking

Safe reversing and parking - observation, low speed control and methods.

Road user groups and considerations

Road user groups and considerations

Learn about the different road user groups in traffic and what considerations you as a car driver must show to ensure safe travel for …

Road users - Vulnerable road users, two-wheelers, cyclists, bus, blind spot, pedestrians, right of way

Road users - Vulnerable road users, two-wheelers, cyclists, bus, blind spot, pedestrians, right of way

Learn about the different road users in traffic, including vulnerable road users, two-wheelers, cyclists, bus, blind spot, pedestrians and …

Roof load and roof box - rules, weight and driving behavior

Roof load and roof box - rules, weight and driving behavior

How to use roof load and roof box safely - weight limits, securing and driving pattern.

Roundabouts

Roundabouts

Roundabout driving - priority, lane choice, signalling and avoiding mistakes.

Rural road driving

Rural road driving

Safe rural driving - sight, positioning, meeting traffic, overtaking and adaptation.

Seating position, steering wheel and mirrors – basic setup for safe driving

Seating position, steering wheel and mirrors – basic setup for safe driving

Proper seating position, steering wheel position and mirrors provide better control, less fatigue and higher safety. Follow a simple …

Sharing the road with e-scooters and micromobility

Sharing the road with e-scooters and micromobility

Drive safely around e-scooters and micromobility – rules, distance and practical tips.

Snow chains – fitting and use

Snow chains – fitting and use

Using snow chains safely - fitting steps, limits and care.

Speed and distance

Speed and distance

Speed vs stopping distance, spacing rules and adapting to conditions.

Speed bumps and humps

Speed bumps and humps

Approach speed bumps smoothly - speed, line and vehicle care.

Steering grip and technique

Steering grip and technique

Correct hand position and steering technique improve control, precision and safety. Practical tips, tables and an illustration.

Sun glare and low sun – techniques for better visibility

Sun glare and low sun – techniques for better visibility

How to handle sun glare safely - proper light use, clean windows, sun visor and driving technique in low sun.

The 5 ‘see’ rules

The 5 ‘see’ rules

Five simple ‘see’ rules for better scanning, anticipation and control.

The door zone and the Dutch Reach – avoid dooring cyclists

The door zone and the Dutch Reach – avoid dooring cyclists

Avoid dooring - understand the door zone and learn the Dutch Reach for safe door opening in city traffic.

Traffic situation and the driving process (perception to action), reaction time etc.

Traffic situation and the driving process (perception to action), reaction time etc.

Learn how perception, attention and reaction time affect the driving process in different traffic situations. Important knowledge for the …

Turning in the road

Turning in the road

Three‑point turns, U‑turns and reversing into side roads safely.

Use of horn and headlight flashing

Use of horn and headlight flashing

When to use the horn and headlight flashing, and how to communicate safely with other road users.

Use of lights and signals

Use of lights and signals

Light types, legal requirements and best practice for using lights and signals in all conditions.

Visibility in intersections - stopping sight and clear zones

Visibility in intersections - stopping sight and clear zones

Learn how to read stopping sight and clear zones in intersections for better decisions about speed, positioning and right of way.

Zipper merge and lane change

Zipper merge and lane change

Zipper merging and safe lane changes using clear routines.