Free accompanying-driver course

Practising driving can be an exercise in patience and stress management, and some are tempted to skip it and just take lessons. We don't recommend that.

Think of it like learning to play the piano: if you only play during lessons with the teacher and never practise at home, it takes a long time – and many lessons – to get good. Practising driving gives the student experience in safe surroundings, with an accompanying driver who can strengthen their knowledge along the way. Traffic is never static, and the student learns a lot from meeting different situations and getting tips and guidance on the spot.

A good mix of practice driving and lessons gives a safer, more effective and more affordable path to becoming a responsible driver.

On the accompanying-driver course, we prepare you for your role in the passenger seat. You'll learn how to best support the student, how to plan good and effective practice driving, what rules apply to practice driving, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls. The goal is for you to feel confident and useful from the very first drive.

To be an accompanying driver for practice driving in category B, you must:

• be at least 25 years old
• have held a valid licence in the category continuously for at least 5 years

In addition, the car must be clearly marked with a red L-sign at the back, and the student must have completed the basic traffic course (or first aid and night-driving for those over 25). The student can start practice driving from the age of 16.

Good to know before the course starts:

The course is free and suitable for everyone who is going to be an accompanying driver – parents, grandparents or others who meet the requirements. The student is also welcome to join. Feel free to arrive in good time, so you get the most out of the evening.

What is an accompanying-driver course?

It's a course for those who are going to ride along as an accompanying driver during practice driving. You learn how to support the student in a safe and effective way, and what rules apply.

Does the accompanying-driver course cost anything?

No. The accompanying-driver course at Feste is completely free and with no obligation.

Who can be an accompanying driver during practice driving?

You must be at least 25 years old and have held a valid licence in the category continuously for at least 5 years. The car must be marked with a red L-sign.

When can we start practising driving?

The student can start practice driving in category B from the age of 16, after completing the basic traffic course.

Does the student have to attend the course?

No, but it's nice if you come together. The course is primarily for the accompanying driver, but the student is welcome.

Why is practising driving so important?

Plenty of practice gives the student experience in safe surroundings and is the safest and most affordable path to becoming a good driver. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration recommends a lot of driving before the driving test.