Generally you will need to adjust to a lower speed limit when driving in Norway. This reflects the Norwegian way of life - delightfully relaxed. The roads are relatively quiet, the scenery outstanding, and most road signs follow international standards. Norway does, however, has some very strict driving regulations and on the spot fines may be levied if you contravene them.

City Driving

• The Norwegian main roads are well maintained and several important roads to get from City to City are kept open all year

• Road 134 from Oslo to Stavanger to Bergen to Drammen, across Haukelifjell mountain, is one such road. So is the E6 from Oslo to Trondheim, across Dovrefjell mountain

Country Driving

• Country roads are windy and you will find yourself stopping frequently to admire the spectacular scenery

• In mountainous areas, vehicles travelling downhill have priority

• Vehicles going up the hill must reverse into a passing bay if there's not enough room for two vehicles to pass

• It is illegal to drive off-road

• It should also be noted that there are many sheep and reindeer

• You can always find them where the hot air exits from the mouth of the, largely unfinished, tunnels