Load securing course for BE and B96

Yes. If you've previously completed a load securing course (cf. § 27-1 or § 27-2), you're exempt. The same applies if you hold or have held a driving entitlement in category C1 or C as a separate category when you obtain entitlement in BE, among others. If you're unsure whether you're exempt, we're happy to help you check.

The course is 2 teaching hours, of which at least 1 hour is practical practice in marking and securing loads on a trailer. Up to 4 students practise together placing, securing and marking loads.

What you'll learn:

You should understand why loads must be secured and marked, and know the regulations for load securing and for the transport of dangerous goods when the driver doesn't have their own certificate of competence. Through demonstration, you experience the forces acting on a load, the importance of friction, and various securing methods such as locking, blocking, lashing and covering. You also learn to assess particular hazards – such as poorly placed loads, a high centre of gravity, hanging or liquid loads, live animals and passenger transport – and to assess whether the securing equipment is in sound condition.

You'll get practical practice in:

• placing, securing and marking long loads (equivalent to a log)
• placing and securing one item with minimum dimensions of 1 × 1 × 1 m (or 0.8 × 1.2 × 1 m)
• placing and securing other loads, such as a round bale or bulk bag of at least 350 kg

The load securing course is one of the parts on the road to your trailer licence. Read more about the whole process on our page about BE and B96 (the trailer licence).

Good to know before the course starts:

To extend category B to BE or B96, you need both the compulsory driving lessons and this load securing course. The course can be taken during your training, so you don't have to wait until the end. Feel free to bring valid ID, and arrive in good time – if you arrive too late, we can't approve the session under the rules from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

What is the load securing course?

It's a compulsory 2-hour course in securing and marking loads on a trailer, which you need in order to extend category B to BE or B96. At least 1 hour is practical practice.

Who has to take the load securing course?

Everyone extending their licence from category B to BE or B96, unless they're exempt due to a previous load securing course or driving entitlement in category C1/C.

How long does the course last?

The course is 2 teaching hours (90 minutes), of which at least one hour is practical practice.

When can I take the course?

Any time during your training – you don't have to wait until you've finished your driving lessons.

What do we practise?

You get practical practice in placing, securing and marking different types of loads: long loads like a log, a larger item, and heavy loads such as a round bale or bulk bag of at least 350 kg.

Am I exempt if I've taken a similar course before?

Yes. If you've completed a load securing course before, or hold/have held a driving entitlement in category C1 or C, you're usually exempt. We'll help you check whether it applies to you.