How to Get a Driving License in Sweden: A Step-by-Step Guide

2024-01-15•KörkortPro Team

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Getting a driving license in Sweden (Körkort) might seem complicated, but with the right preparation, it's a straightforward process. Here is your roadmap to success.

1. Apply for a Learner's Permit (Körkortstillstånd)

Before you can start practicing, you need a permit from the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen). You'll need to pass an eye test and fill out a health declaration.

2. Start Your Theory Studies

Theory is the foundation of becoming a safe driver. The Swedish theory exam (Kunskapsprov) covers:

Traffic rules and road signs
Eco-driving
Vehicle knowledge
Safety and risk awareness

KörkortPro helps you master these topics with step-by-step lessons and thousands of practice questions.

3. Practice Driving (Övningskörning)

You can practice at a driving school or with a private tutor (handledare). If you choose a private tutor, both of you must attend an obligatory introduction course (Introduktionsutbildning).

4. Risk Education (Riskutbildning)

There are two mandatory risk courses:

Risk 1: Alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and other risky behaviors.
Risk 2: Driving on a slippery road (Halkbana) to learn handling the car in difficult conditions.

5. The Final Exams

Once you are ready, you book your tests. You must pass the Theory Test first, and then the Driving Test (Uppkörning).