Arctic Safe Drive

Tromsø Guideforening recommends the Drive Safe in the Arctic online course from Arctic Safe Travel as useful training for guides and other professionals who drive in Arctic conditions.

Driving in Northern Norway can present challenges that visitors and even experienced drivers may not be familiar with. Winter road conditions, rapidly changing weather, snow and ice, narrow roads, tunnels, heavy traffic and limited visibility all require drivers to adapt their preparation and driving behaviour.

This course provides a practical introduction to driving safely and responsibly in the Arctic, with a particular focus on Northern Norway and winter driving.

What will you learn?
The course covers topics including:
– Norwegian traffic rules and local driving etiquette
– How to prepare for a journey in Arctic conditions
– Preparing and equipping your car, including rental vehicles
– Winter tyres, snow and ice, and other aspects of vehicle preparation
– How to deal with changing winter road conditions
– Adapting your speed to Arctic winter conditions and available road grip
– Snowdrifts, snowbanks, narrow roads and tunnels
– Convoy driving and dealing with closed roads or cancelled ferries
– Driving safely around heavy vehicles and vulnerable road users
– What to do in the event of an accident
– Emergency preparedness and communication with emergency services
– Respectful and responsible driving around local communities, nature and wildlife

Online and flexible
The course is fully online and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. It consists of 10 modules with short lessons and video content, making it possible to complete the training at your own pace.

A certificate of completion is provided after completing the course.

Course price
The regular price is €49, but the course is currently available at the discounted price of €29.

Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at people travelling 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.
We particularly see it as a useful resource for guides and other tourism professionals who regularly drive guests in Northern Norway, as well as anyone who wants to strengthen their knowledge of Arctic winter driving.

Important information
This is not a Tromsø Guideforening course.
The course is developed and provided independently by Arctic Safe Travel. TGF recommends the course as an additional training resource, but registration, course delivery, pricing and certification are handled by Arctic Safe Travel.