About the course

At Ö3, special emphasis is placed on giving students opportunities to practice driving “outside their comfort zone” — in a specially equipped venue focusing on real conditions and responses. The teaching combines theoretical material with practical exercises, so you don’t just gain knowledge — but also real experience of how driving manifests in situations that can arise in Icelandic traffic.

In the practical section, you’ll drive a vehicle under safe guidance, encountering conditions such as slippery roads, tight turns, emergency braking, and other challenges requiring resourcefulness and understanding. Special equipment and a driving track will be used where students experience the effects of speed, vehicle characteristics, and safety equipment – as there is a noticeable difference when emergency braking on a smooth road compared to icy conditions.

The goal is for you to understand both how the vehicle responds and how you as a driver react – before taking the final step toward getting your license. You thus get a head start: understanding how responsibility lies with both you and the vehicle, and skills built on practice and experience – not just theory. This also means you’re better prepared for the variable conditions often found on Icelandic roads – whether it’s turns, ice, poor visibility, or unexpected oncoming traffic.