The Norwegian theory test in English – and how to practise for it

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1. Question 1 / 45 · Speed & positioning

   

   You are going to turn right at the first exit in a roundabout with two lanes. Which lane should you enter?

   AThe inner (left) lane, since you exit almost at once BWhichever lane has the shortest queue at the time CEither lane is allowed for the first exit DThe outer (right) lane, as for a normal right turn
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2. Question 2 / 45 · Driver & other road users

   

   Why is driving home early in the morning after a night shift especially risky?

   ABecause daylight removes the sleepiness, so you easily get overconfident BBecause the body clock is at its lowest in the morning, so sleepiness sets in CBecause adrenaline after the shift keeps you awake, but makes you impatient in traffic DBecause tiredness first sets in the next evening, when the body clock is lowest
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3. Question 3 / 45 · Right of way

   Two cars meet on a narrow residential street with no special signs, and neither obviously has priority. Who should reverse?

   AThe one who would yield under the right-hand rule, which also applies to meeting BThe one with the shortest way to a passing place, or who can reverse most safely CThe one in the larger car, since it has the best view behind DThe one that arrived last at the very narrowest point of the narrow street
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4. Question 4 / 45 · Right of way

   

   A pedestrian crosses the road in the middle of a straight stretch, far from the nearest pedestrian crossing. What responsibility do you have as a driver?

   AThe pedestrian bears the responsibility alone, and you can hold your course BYou have a duty of care and must avoid creating danger there CYou are obliged to stop completely until the pedestrian is across DYou have the same duty to give way as if there were a crossing
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5. Question 5 / 45 · Driver & other road users

   You have parked along a street with a cycle lane and are about to open the car door to get out. What is the correct procedure?

   ASwitch on the hazard lights, so cyclists know the door will open BOpen the door ajar first, so cyclists see it and have time to swerve CCheck the mirror and over your shoulder, and open the door carefully DOpen the door, since cyclists must give way to car doors
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