Preparing your (rental) car before the journey begins
What to expect along the Arctic roads
How to adapt your car's speed under Arctic winter conditions
Course Curriculum
Course introduction
The general ground rules of driving a car in Norway: How do the speed limits work, when do you use your hazard blinkers, when do you need a child safety seat – and what is the general right of way in Norway?
The questions may be many when you're seated behind the wheel of a car in a new country. Here, you'll be given a quick overview of the essentials you'll need to know before your journey begins.
Introduction to our LMS
02:45
Welcome to the online course ‘Drive Safe in the Arctic’
01:21
Thank you for choosing us
01:44
The general ground rules of driving a car in Norway
Introduction: Summary questions
Module 1: Driver preparation
You'll be given a well thought through introduction on how to prepare before embarking on your Arctic adventure.
Introduction
Plan your journey
Vehicles and equipment
02:35
The important responsibility of the driver
00:56
Driving behavior
Emergency preparedness
Finishing words
01:11
Module 1: Summary questions
Module 2: How to prepare your car
You are ready to set off and experience our part of the world. Before you start, make sure the vehicle is ready.
Introduction
00:38
Removing snow and ice
01:22
Winter tires
01:15
A note about electric cars in the winter
00:50
Secure your load!
01:26
Important tips
00:50
Module 2: Summary questions
Module 3: What you may experience on winter roads
In this module, you will learn what you can expect to encounter on the roads. There are various conditions that are typical of Northern Norwegian winter roads, and we want you to be aware of them. The overview is not exhaustive, but it covers the most important points.
Introduction
00:47
Rapid changes in weather
05:09
Roadside snow poles
Snowdrifts
02:35
High snowbanks
Convoy driving
04:04
Closed road or cancelled ferry
01:41
Narrow roads
03:50
Heavy vehicle traffic
04:54
Tunnels
04:06
Wild animals
05:46
Module 3: Summary questions
Module 4: Speed on winter roads: Adjusting your pace according to the conditions
In many of the modules, we touch on speed. In module 4, we'll describe what it means to adapt your speed to the current conditions.
Introduction
02:08
What does it mean to drive at an adapted speed?
05:03
Risks of driving too slowly in winter traffic
01:55
Road grip
Module 4: Summary questions
Module 5: Stopping and parking: How to avoid creating dangerous situations
Introduction
01:16
How to avoid creating dangerous situations
02:39
Midway greeting
00:27
Module 5: Summary questions
Module 6: Vulnerable road users
Introduction
01:53
Vulnerable road users in urban areas
You become a vulnerable road user
04:30
Reflectors and visibility in traffic
02:01
Warning signs
02:30
Module 6: Summary questions
Module 7: Consequences of irresponsible driving
Introduction
01:25
Incidents and their impact on the local community
01:58
Norwegian traffic law
01:13
How to blend in with local traffic
Module 7: Summary questions
Module 8: What to do when accidents happen
Introduction
00:51
Before you start driving
When an accident happens
03:25
When you arrive at an accident scene
05:00
When you are in contact with emergency services
03:27
Module 8: Summary questions
Module 9: Driving on Arctic winter roads
Introduction
01:02
Traffic and weather information
Module 9: Summary questions
Module 10: What do local residents expect from you?
This course is for visitors traveling through the Arctic by car, who want to drive safely, responsibly, and with respect for the people who live here, as well as for nature and wildlife.
