Driving Licence – Do You Know What Applies? CONTENTS

For learners, drivers and accompanying drivers.

Driving licence – do you know what applies? CONTENTS

I´M GOING TO TAKE MY DRIVING LICENCE page 4 Here you will find useful information before you start learning to drive: • Requirements for driving licences, tractor licences and driver’s certificate • Requirements for obtaining a driving licence • Driving licence with conditions • Driving licence categories • Learner´s permit • Curriculum • Introduction course • Accompanying drivers

LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE page 10 Here you will find information about what you need to think about whilst you are learning to drive, how the test works and what you need to know: • Theory course • Practising driving • Risk course • Lessons for category AM licence • Driving test • Theory test • Practical test • Motorcycle manoeuvres test • After the test

I HAVE A DRIVING LICENCE page 24 Here you will find information about renewing driving licences, validity periods, what applies when a licence is revoked and foreign driving licences. • Renewing a driving licence YOUR DRIVING LICENCE • Lost, stolen or damaged driving licence – exciting, a great responsibility a lot to think about! This brochure will help you • Revoked driving licence • Foreign driving licence find your way around the requirements for the different driving licence catego- • International driving licence ries. We have written this for you who will be learning to drive, or be an accom- • Using a Swedish driving licence in other European countries panying driver, and for those of you who want to know more about what applies • Transitional regulations and old rights once you have a driving licence. Swedish Transport Administration driving test centres, Fees page 30 I´M GOING TO TAKE MY DRIVING LICENCE I´M GOING TO TAKE MY DRIVING LICENCE

- 18 years for categories A2, B, BE, C1 Conditions that extend or restrict the and C1E category are specified on the licence using - 20 years for category A if you have had a numerical code. For example: 01.06 = a category A2 licence for at least two glasses or contact lenses, 78 = restricted to I´m going to take years vehicles with automatic transmission, - 21 years for categories C, CE, D1 and 20.06 = hand operated brake. D1E my driving licence - 24 years for categories D, DE and A (if Driving licence categories you have not had a category A2 licence Age requirements and the vehicles you for at least two years, see above) may drive with the different licence In order to have the best possible training and become a • have successfully passed the driving test categories. safe, eco-friendly driver, there are many things that you (theory and practical tests). For category have to think about. Look for information and talk to your AM, a theory test must have been passed. accompanying driver, driving school or other approved Additionally, you must not have a driving training provider (applies to category AM). Compare how licence that has been issued in another AM 15 YEARS EEA country, Switzerland or Japan. EEA Class I Moped (EU moped) category AM the different instructors design their courses! countries include: Austria, Belgium, also entitles the licence holder to drive a Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech • Class II Moped It is a good idea to combine professional must have a tractor licence. If you have a Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, • Tractor type a (the Tractor type a is driving lessons with private practice. The category AM licence, you may also drive a France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, designed with a maximum speed of greatest advantage about practising privately tractor from the age of 15 years. If you Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechten- 40 km/h) is that you can practise as often and as much want to drive a class II moped, but do not stein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the • Class II construction equipment as you like. However, for category AM have a driving licence or a tractor licence, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, (construction equipment designed with licences, you may only practise driving with you must have a driver's certificate. To be Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and a maximum speed of 30 km/h) an authorised instructor. Private driving able to drive a heavy ATV, you must have the United Kingdom. Driving licences practice is not permitted. a category B licence and to drive a light from these countries can be exchanged for A1 16 YEARS ATV or snowmobile, you must have a a Swedish licence. 1. Two-wheeled light motorcycle Requirements for driving valid driver’s certificate. (max. 125 cm3 and 11 kW, and a licences, tractor licences and Driving licence with conditions power/weight ratio that does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg) driver’s certificate Requirements for obtaining a The Swedish Transport Agency decides if a 2. Three-wheeled motorcycle driving licence driving licence will be subject to any To be allowed to drive a motor vehicle in (max. 15 kW) Category A1 also A driving licence may only be issued to conditions. One example of such a Sweden, you must have a driving licence, entitles the licence holder to drive a those who condition may be that a vehicle used by a tractor licence or driver’s certificate. The • Class I and II moped • have a learner’s permit person with a disability must have specific driving licence shows which vehicle • Tractor type a • are permanent residents in Sweden or equipment. The Swedish Transport categories you may drive, using the letters • Class II construction equipment have been studying here for at least six Agency may require people with certain AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, • Light ATV and snowmobile (if the licence months medical conditions to submit a medical D1, D1E, D and DE. The driving licence was issued before 1 January 2000) is also an approved form of identification. • have reached the age of certificate after a set time period. A If you do not have a driving licence, to be - 15 years for category AM driving licence may also be restricted to allowed to drive a tractor on the road, you - 16 years for category A1 vehicles with automatic transmission.

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A2 18 YEARS 2. Off-road vehicles, other than ATV and but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes. A trailer with a DE 24 YEARS* 1. Two-wheeled medium sized motorcycle snowmobile maximum weight of 750 kg may be attached Buses included in category D and one or (max. 35 kW and a power/weight ratio not to such vehicles. more trailers, regardless of weight, attached exceeding 0.2 kW/kg and, if the vehicle’s 3. Class I construction equipment (construc- to such a bus. original construction has been modified, tion equipment with a maximum design C1E 18 YEARS must not be derived from a vehicle of speed above 30 km/h) Cars included in categories C1 or B and one * Age requirements are lower for people more than double its power) or more trailers that are attached to such who have obtained basic skills from basic 2. Three-wheeled motorcycle (max. 15 kW) 4. Three-wheeled motorcycle (21 years for a car, if the combined maximum authorised training as defined in the Swedish Act on Category A2 also entitles the licence three-wheeled motorcycle over 15 kW) mass does not exceed 12 tonnes. Professional Driving Competence. holder to drive • Class I and II moped 5. Four-wheeled motorcycle C 21 YEARS* REMEMBER • Tractor type a Category B also entitles the licence holder Heavy lorry with a maximum authorised If you change your car or trailer, you might • Class II construction equipment to drive mass above 3.5 tonnes. A trailer with a need a Category B extended (B96) or BE • Class I and II moped maximum weight of 750 kg may be attached licence because of the weight distribution A 24 YEARS • Tractor types a and b (Tractor type b is to such a vehicle. (20 YEARS AFTER HOLDING A2 FOR designed for speeds above 40 km/h) Your vehicle registration certificate contains TWO YEARS) • Class II construction equipment CE 21 YEARS* information about the maximum weight your (21 YEARS FOR THREE-WHEELED • Light ATV and snowmobile (if licence was Cars included in category C and one or car may tow. You can also use the Trailer MOTORCYCLE OVER 15 KW) issued before 1 January 2000) more trailers, regardless of weight, attached Calculator or the Swedish Transport Agency’s Two and three-wheeled heavy motorcycles, to such a car. app – “Mina fordon”. Category A also entitles holder to drive CATEGORY B EXTENDED • Class I and II moped 18 YEARS D1 21 YEARS* • Tractor type a Vehicle combinations where the combined Buses that are designed and constructed • Class II construction equipment car and trailer maximum authorised mass for a maximum of 16 passengers in addition USE THE TRAILER CALCULATOR • Light ATV and snowmobile(if the licence exceeds 3.5 tonnes, but not 4.25 tonnes, to the driver, with a length that does not The trailer calculator is a service that was issued before 1 January 2000) provided the car may tow the combination. exceed 8 metres. A trailer with a maximum can help you to quickly determine if authorised mass of 750 kg may be attached you are allowed to tow a certain trailer. B 18 YEARS BE 18 YEARS to such a vehicle. In addition, you can find out which li- 1. Passenger car or light lorry with a maxi- Private car or light lorry with a maximum cence categories are required and how mum authorised mass of 3.5 tonnes authorised mass D1E 21 YEARS* much weight the trailer may carry. You • a light trailer with a maximum authorised of 3.5 tonnes and one or more trailers Buses included in category D1 and one or can also find out the maximum permit- mass of 750 kg connected to such a car, if the combined more trailers, regardless of weight, attached ted speed for the vehicle and trailer’s • a trailer weighing in excess of 750 kg (maxi- maximum authorised mass does not exceed to such a bus. combination. The calculator is available mum authorised mass), provided that the 3.5 tonnes, provided the car may tow the from transportstyrelsen.se/slap combined maximum authorised mass of combination. D 24 YEARS* the car and trailer does not exceed 3.5 ton- Bus of any length and passenger capacity. nes. You can check this by using the Swedish C1 18 YEARS A trailer with a maximum authorised mass of Transport Agency’s trailer calculator. Heavy lorry with a maximum authorised 750 kg may be attached to such a vehicle. mass of 7.5 tonnes and passenger car with a maximum authorised mass above 3.5 tonnes,

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Learner’s permit Read more about the fees on page 28. You approved as your accompanying driver. times, this will result in several approvals Before you start learning to drive, you can apply for a learner´s permit via You must have a valid e introduction for the same learner driver. must have a learner’s permit. This applies transportstyrelsen.se course when you are practising driving regardless of the driving licence category privately. As an accompanying or learner driver, you you are applying for. Will you be practi- You can also telephone the Swedish cannot request a cancellation of the sing driving privately? If so, you must have Transport Agency customer service for The introduction course has three parts: accompanying driver approval issued from an approved accompanying driver. For driving licences on 0771 81 81 81. • the aims, content and regulations for 1 February 2012. However, it is still category B, you must also attend an driver education possible to request a cancellation of an introduction course. Private driving Once you have a valid learner´s permit, • how to plan and structure driver accompanying driver approval issued practice is not permitted for category AM. you may practise driving and take the education before 1 February 2012. Such a request driving test (theory and practical test). For • important traffic safety and environ must be made in writing and submitted to If you already have a valid category B the category AM licence, you need to take mental factors. the Swedish Transport Agency. driving licence, you do not need to apply a theory test at one of the Swedish for a learner´s permit in order to be Transport Administration test centres. A A list of approved introduction You can apply to become an accompany- allowed to take the practical driving test learner´s permit is valid for five years. This course providers can be found on ing driver online, or order an accompany- for category B extended (B96), nor do you period cannot be extended. If you have not transportstyrelsen.se, or by contacting ing driver application form from need to attend an introduction course to passed a theory and practical test within the Swedish Transport Agency customer transportstyrelsen.se be able to practise driving privately. this time, you must apply for a new service for driving licences on 0771 81 81 81. learner´s permit. Your approved accompa- You can also telephone the Swedish If you do not have a category B licence, nying driver does not need to reapply for Accompanying drivers Transport Agency customer service for you must have a valid learner’s permit approval, as long as their approval is still If you will be practising driving privately, driving licences on 0771 81 81 81. when you take the category B extended valid. Certain criminal offences and other you must have an approved accompanying test. You must also have attended an circumstances that contravene the Swedish driver. The accompanying driver has the The accompanying driver must introduction course. Driving Licence Act may result in the overall responsibility and is viewed as the • be at least 24 years old learner´s permit being revoked. driver whilst you practise. Your accompa- • hold a driving licence with the relevant You apply for a learner’s permit from the nying driver must submit their application category and must have held it for an Swedish Transport Agency. You must Curriculum to the Swedish Transport Agency and a uninterrupted period of a minimum of include a health declaration and an eye The curriculum provides the content and processing fee will be charged. An five years over the last ten years, however test certificate with your application. If aims of drivers education. Both the theory accompanying driver will be approved for an accompanying driver application may you are applying for the higher categories and practical tests are carried out and a specific learner driver. be rejected if the licence has been (C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) you assessed based on the curriculum content. revoked in the last three years must have a medical certificate. The The curriculum is available from An accompanying driver may be approved • be familiar with the vehicle being used Swedish Transport Agency will issue a transportstyrelsen.se for a maximum of 15 learner drivers in a and be able to drive it well learner´s permit if you are believed to be a period of five years. • have completed an introduction course suitable driver based on your personal and Introduction course (applies for category B). medical circumstances. If you will be practising driving privately The approval is valid for five years and can for category B, you and your accompany- cover several licence categories for each The Swedish Transport Agency charges a ing driver must have attended an individual learner driver, on the condition fee for processing learner’s permit introduction course. Your accompanying that they have been applied for at the same applications. driver must have completed the introduc- time. If you apply for several licence tion course before he or she can be categories for a learner driver at different

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To be able to learn to drive, you must have a valid learner’s permit. If you are going to AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR practise driving privately, you must have an LEARNING TO DRIVE approved accompanying driver. If you are • 14 years and 9 months for class 1 moped Learning how learning to drive a car, you and your with an authorised instructor, accompanying driver must complete a • 15 years and 9 months for driving cate- three-hour introduction course before you gory A1 vehicles, to drive can start practising together. Read more • 16 years for driving passenger cars wit- about the introduction course on page 9. hout a trailer,

Theory and practice are both important elements. The When you practise driving privately, your • 17 years and 6 months for driving category A2 vehicles and if you will be theory will provide you with the skills necessary to drive accompanying driver must have their approval certificate with them, should you practising driving with a light lorry, light with consideration and the ability to negotiate in traffic. be stopped for an inspection. The green and trailer or category B extended vehicle. You will need this knowledge and your practical driving white ÖVNINGSKÖR (“L-plate”) sign • 18 years for driving category BE, C1 or experience to be able to negotiate the situations and must be clearly visible at the back of the C1E vehicles, car. • 19 years and 6 moths for a two-wheeled problems you will face on the road. category A motorcycle, on the condition The risk course that the learner driver has held a cate The driving tests for passenger cars gory A2 licence for at least one year and (category B) and motorcycles (categories six months, Theory course Swedish National Association of Driving A1, A2 and A) require a completed and Schools’ webshop. • 20 years* for driving category C, CE, Theory and practice are both important valid risk course. elements of learning to drive. What you D1, D1E vehicles, or for three-wheeled Remember that the materials can quickly motorcycles with a power output higher learn from the theory will provide you The risk course for car drivers is not valid become outdated. Double check with a than 15 kilowatts, with the skills to drive with consideration for motorcycle riders, as the motorcycle risk driving school or the publishers. • 23 years* for driving category D, DE or and negotiate your way through traffic. course is specifically geared towards the category A three-wheeled motorcycle, Together with your practical driving risks of riding a motorbike. Therefore, the Practising driving if the licence holder has not held a experience, theory will enable you to deal motorcycle risk course does not apply for category A2 licence for at least one with the situations and problems you will To develop the skills to succeed on the car drivers. face on the road. You have the greatest road, you must practise and experience a year and six months. chance of success if you mix theory with variety of different traffic situations. These The purpose of the risk course is to provide * If you are participating in a professional practice when you are learning to drive. skills come from practice. You will have to a deeper insight into risks and the types of driving course at an upper-secondary practise many elements – everything from behaviour in traffic that can result in high school, municipal adult education or Study materials starting and stopping the car, changing risk situations, and to highlight what can instructor with permission from the If you decide to take lessons with a driving gear to planning and executing a left turn be done to avoid them. Swedish Transport Agency, different school, they will provide the study on a main road during rush hour traffic. lower age requirements apply. Read materials. You can also obtain these more on transportstyrelsen.se materials by • borrowing them from a library • buying them at a bookshop or from the

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The compulsory risk course has two parts. Lessons for category AM licence corporate card, identity card or service • Part 1 concerns alcohol, other drugs, The category AM licence (class I moped) card; Swedish national identity card; fatigue and other high risk behaviour. education must be at least 12 hours. The identity card issued by the Swedish Tax • Part 2 concerns speed, safety and education must include both theory and Agency; Swedish driving licence; Swedish driving in certain conditions. practical parts, such as driving practice in EU passport; other EU passports issued traffic. For a learner driver to be allowed to from 1 September 2006; and passports When you are getting closer to taking ride a class I moped, they must have issued by Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway your driving test, you will take part 2 of turned 14 years and 9 months and have a or Switzerland (from 1 September 2006). the risk course. The reason for this is valid learner permit. because the course places tough require- Do you not have a valid ments on your driving experience, Driving practice must be supervised by an identification document? judgement, evaluation and understanding authorised instructor. Private driving If so, you can apply to the Swedish of various traffic situations. practice is not permitted. Lessons must Transport Administration for an ex- take place with an authorised instructor emption. You can find the application A completed risk course is valid for five and include a minimum of eight hours’ form on trafikverket.se. In this case, your years. However, the validity period will theory and four hours’ practical expe- identity must be attested by a parent, expire on the same day that your driving rience. other guardian, spouse, registered partner, licence is issued. When you take your common-law spouse or child who has theory and practical driving tests, you Driving test reached lawful age. The person attesting must have completed both parts of the risk To be able to take your driving test, you your identity must have one of the valid course and it must still be valid. If you must meet the additional requirements for and approved identification documents. have previously had a driving licence but it a driving licence. The driving test includes Please note that this exemption must have has been revoked, you must complete the a theory test and a practical test. The test been completed and approved before you risk course again before you take your test. for category AM only includes the theory arrive at your driving test. test and for category B extended (B96), You can take the risk course with an you will only have to take a practical test Photograph instructor that has been authorised by the (if you already have a category B licence). When you take your theory test you will Swedish Transport Agency. The driving Your driving test will be be photographed for your licence. The schools register their learner drivers on the taken at one of the Swedish Transport photograph and your signature will be risk course. If you are not taking lessons at Administration’s test centres. saved and used when your driving licence a driving school, you will have to contact is issued. If you will be taking your an authorised instructor yourself. Identification practical test but have not been photo- You must be able to provide a valid form graphed before your theory test, you must Links to authorised instructors that of identification at both the theory and the be photographed in advance. This also offer risk courses are available on practical tests. You must use a form of applies if you will be taking the practical 0771 17 18 19 to find out where you can transportstyrelsen.se identification approved by the Swedish test for category B extended. Please note have your photograph taken. Transport Agency. In order to confirm that photography equipment is not You can also telephone the Swedish your identity, you must be recognisable available at all practical test centres. Read more about the photographs on Transport Agency customer service for from the photograph on your identifica- Contact the Swedish Transport Agency trafikverket.se driving licences on 0771 81 81 81. tion document. Approved identification practical driving test customer services on documents include valid SIS-approved

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Book your test booked after both the theory and practical If you have significant reading difficulties You can book your test via trafikverket.se tests have been taken. you may take an oral test for all categories. or by contacting the Swedish Transport If you have a serious hearing impairment, Administration practical driving test Theory test you may take an oral test for all categories customer services on 0771 17 18 19. When The theory test is taken on a computer. except D1, D1E, D and DE with a sign you receive your booking confirmation, The test for categories AM, A1, A2, A and language interpreter. If you have minor you will also be sent the payment details. B include 65 questions (plus five test reading difficulties, there is the possibility Carefully read through this information. questions). You will have 50 minutes to to extend the time limit. You will need to answer them. The pass mark is 52. The test submit an application form and a certifi- Combined test for category B for categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, cate stating why you require an adapted The category B driving tests will be held D and DE includes 55 questions (plus five test. This application must have been together, as you must have completed your test questions). The pass mark is 44. The granted before you book a time for an training before taking the test. This test questions for all categories are divided adapted test. means: into five parts: vehicle knowledge/ • The driving tests are held together and manoeuvring, the environment, road The application form and more informa- are viewed as one test that includes two safety, traffic regulations and individual tion is available on trafikverket.se. You can parts: the theory test and the practical circumstances. You will be told if you have also contact your driving school or the test. passed directly after the test. Swedish Transport Administration • Both parts of the test are booked at the practical driving test customer services on same time. Audio version 0771 17 18 19. • The theory test and practical test are An audio version of the theory test is taken on the same day or on days close available in Swedish, so you can listen to Practical test together. the questions. You can choose this option When you take your practical test, you • Both parts of the risk course twomust at any time during the test, and you do not must show that you can manoeuvre the have been completed and be valid when need to apply in advance to be able to use vehicle in traffic and that you can drive you take your theory and practical test. the audio version during the allocated test safely, with consideration and in an • You will always take the theory test first. time. eco-friendly way. The practical test assesses • You then take the practical test, even if whether you have the necessary skills to be you did not pass the theory test. Adapted version able to drive in traffic. • A pass in the theory test or practical test If you have special needs, such as reading is valid for two months. difficulties, you can apply for extra time, The vehicle used for the practical test for • Both the theory and practical tests must an oral test or a test with an interpreter. passenger cars and motorcycles must meet and other traffic and road users – especi- be passed in this two-month validity The test for category B is available in 15 specific requirements (see below). ally those who are most vulnerable. You period, otherwise you will need to pay languages including Swedish. must also be able to demonstrate routine new fees and retake both tests. What the practical test assesses manoeuvres that are required for driving • If you fail your first theory or practical If you are unable to read any of these To pass the practical test, you must be able in a safe and eco-friendly manner. test, you will be offered two additional languages and do not speak or understand to demonstrate the ability to drive safely tests within the two-month period. Swedish, you may use an interpreter and think ahead. You must follow the during the test for categories AM, A1, A2, relevant traffic regulations, adapt your If this period has expired, you must take A, B and BE. speed and drive with confidence, pay both tests again. Retakes can only be attention to road and weather conditions,

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In addition, you must be able to deal with 3. Eco-friendly and efficient driving risk situations when driving and predict You must be able to drive in an eco-friend- and anticipate the actions of other road ly way. This means that you must drive in users. a fuel-efficient manner, so that your driving will not affect the environment The examiner will perform an overall more than necessary. assessment of your driving. This means that if you make a minor mistake that has 4. Traffic regulations little impact on traffic safety, this may not You must be able to follow the appropriate necessarily affect the result. During the traffic regulations. driving test you must demonstrate that you can negotiate traffic and solve 5. Road safety and behaviour problems on your own. You must be able to show that you know where, when and how to look around The practical test is based on the curricu- different situations. You must know why lum that has been specifically established you need to do this, and you must adapt for the category you are applying for. The your driving based on what you see. You curriculum describes the content and goals must also adapt your speed according to of learning to drive. It also describes what the visibility, road conditions and traffic you will be able to do once you have your environments. You must understand the licence. When you take your driving test, risks that may arise in different situations. you will be assessed following the You must position your vehicle with curriculum. The curriculum is available confidence, for example when you are from transportstyrelsen.se about to turn or change lanes. You must drive with sufficient safety margins and be The examiner will base their overall able to interact with different road users, judgement of your driving on four skills for example when they have the right of areas: way.

1. Vehicle awareness Vehicle requirements You must be able to conduct a vehicle safety Category B check or parts of a safety check, and be The practical test for category B must be aware of the potential risks should the taken in a Swedish-registered passenger vehicle malfunction. You must also be able car, with a maximum authorised mass that to adapt the controls whilst you are driving. does not exceed 3,500 kg or in a light lorry. The vehicle’s minimum unladen 2. Manoeuvring mass must not be less than 1,000 kg. You must be able to steer, change gear, accelerate and brake as a matter of routine. You must also be able to manoeuvre the car in areas such as car parks.

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The vehicle must be able to reach speeds view is only possible using the vehicles’ Category A2 Category A of 100 km/h and must be equipped with wing mirrors. The total combined weight It must be possible to drive the motorcycle It must be possible to drive the motorcycle • dual controls for braking of the vehicle and trailer must exceed at a minimum speed of 100 km/h. at a minimum speed of 100 km/h. • an extra rear view mirror for the front 3,500 kg, but not 4,250 kg. The front seats It must have: It must have: seat passenger of the car must have approved three-point • a minimum cylinder volume of 245 cm3, • a minimum cylinder volume of 595 cm3, • front seat headrests seatbelts and the cargo may not contain • a minimum power output of 20 kW and • a minimum unladen weight of 175 kg, • approved three-point seatbelt for the hazardous goods or animals. You must maximum 35 kW, • a minimum power output of 50 kW. front seats. provide this vehicle combination yourself. • a maximum power output/unladen If the motorcycle is powered by an electric weight ratio of 0.2 kW/kg. If the motor, the minimum power output/ The vehicle must be equipped with a Remember that you are not allowed to motorcycle is powered by an electric unladen weight ratio must be 0.25 kW/kg. clutch pedal and manual transmission, drive to the test site on your own, as you motor, the minimum power output/ unless the practical test is for a driving do not have a driving licence to operate unladen weight ratio must be 0.15 kW/ licence limited to automatic transmission. this vehicle combination. kg and maximum 0.2 kW/kg. Automatic transmission refers to a car without a clutch pedal, where changing If you do not have a category B licence, If the original construction of the vehicle gears takes place automatically. you must take the test in a vehicle used at the test has been changed, the equipped with dual controls for braking, original power output must not exceed If you have registered for your driving test front seat headrests and approved three- 70 kW. through a driving school, you usually use point seatbelts. their car. Otherwise you can use one of the Swedish Transport Agency cars for an Motorcycle extra fee. If you want to use your own car You must be able to provide the for the practical test, it must meet the motorcycle’s most recent vehicle registra- above requirements. Cars that are tion certificate at the test for categories A1, equipped with dual controls must have A2 or A. The motorcycle must meet the undergone a vehicle roadworthiness test. following requirements for the different categories: Category B extended The practical test for category B extended Category A1 must be conducted in a car or light lorry It must be possible to drive the motorcycle with a minimum unladen weight of 1,000 at a minimum speed of 90 km/h. It must kg and a maximum authorised mass of have 3,500 kg. The trailer mass must exceed • a minimum cylinder volume of 120 cm3 750 kg. The trailer must be loaded to at and a maximum of 125 cm3, least half the maximum load, with a • a maximum power output of 11 kW, general cargo of separate goods that can be • a maximum power output/ unladen tied down. The cargo compartment must weight ratio of 0.1 kW/kg. If the be an enclosed box construction that is at motorcycle is powered by an electric least as high and wide as the towing motor, the minimum power output/ vehicle. However it may be slightly unladen weight ratio must be 0.25 kW/ narrower than the towing vehicle if rear kg.

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Safety clothing for the rear wheel at line A, see Image 1. The motorcycle test examiner will decide if the motorcycle will If you are taking your motorcycle test, you be placed to the left or right. must have safety clothing and back Image 1 protection designed for motorcycle riding. Low speed section If you do not have an integral helmet (full The low speed element begins with the A 2,75 m 1,5 m coverage) you must also have protective motorcycle’s rear wheel positioned on line glasses. Boots and gloves must be made of A. Before the test, the examiner will resilient materials. The equipment must be decide if you will start from the left or the 5,5 m right. 8 m 2,75 m undamaged. A Motorcycle manoeuvres test You must drive with low speed between 6 m When you take the test for categories A1, the lines as shown in Image 2, around the 1,5 m A2 and A you will have to do a manoeuv- single cones, stop at the twin cones, turn res test that includes several parts. The and drive slowly back without stopping. following images show what the manoeuv- The test ends when the front wheel reaches 1,5 m 4 m 8 m res test involves. line A. Image 2 4 m The test begins with the examiner A 2,75 m checking that you can move the motorcy- 2,75 m 1,5 m 1,5 m A 5 m cle whilst the engine is off. You must move 0,5 m 1,5 m 4 m the motorcycle forwards, in between the 5,5 m 4 m lines, turn and then reverse it, placing the 8 m 8 m 2,75 m 5,5 m 4 m 4 m 8 m A 8 m 2,75 m 4 m 6,5 m 1,5 m A 4 m 6,5 m 6 m 1,5 m 9 m 1,5 m 4 m 2,0 m 0,5 m 1,5 m 12 m

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Place to begin break 1,5 m 12 m 8 m 4 m 12 m 1,5 m ing 12 m 2 m 2,75 m 1,5 m A 5 m 18 m 1,5 m 2 m 1,5 m 5 m 7 m Av 5,5 m oidance manoeuvr 4 m 8 m 14 m 2,75 m 6,5 m A 5 m 6,5 m

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The speed must be regulated using the have received your licence, you must have clutch. If you have an automatic motor a valid form of identification on your cycle without a clutch lever, you may person when you are driving, for example control the speed in another way. This will a passport or ID card. Please note that you then be registered on your licence using may only drive in Sweden until you have code 78. Consequently you will only be received your driving licence. permitted to drive motorcycles with automatic transmission. Probational licence period All new drivers in Sweden have a two year High speed section probation period. This means that if you This test includes an avoidance manoeuvre are guilty of an offence that results in at speeds of at least 50 km/h and a slalom disqualification, you must take a new run. The test ends with an efficient and driving test (both theory and practical) in controlled braking from approximately order to obtain a new licence. For 50 km/h to standstill, using both the front categories A1, A2, A and B, you must and rear brakes. The examiner will decide retake the risk course before you can take if the avoidance manoueuvreis to be done your driving test. These requirements to the left or right. At the slalom run you apply regardless of the length of the may begin either to the left or right of the disqualification period (when your licence first cone, returning via the left of the is withdrawn). People who have been slalom run or vice versa. issued with a new licence after their previous one was revoked are also subject Braking to a two year probation period. The test ends with an efficient and The probation period does not apply for controlled braking from approximately 70 category AM (moped). Read more about km/h and 90 km/h to standstill, using revoked licences on page 25. both the front and rear brakes. Categories B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E, After the test C, CE, D and DE The examiner will inform you directly More information about the requirements after the test if you have passed and will for test vehicles for the higher categories send the results to the Swedish Transport can be found on trafikverket.se Agency. If you have previously passed a theory test and it is still valid (where applicable) the examiner will inform you that you now have your licence. Your driving licence will be sent to you by recorded delivery and must be collected in person. You must show a valid and approved form of identification. Until you

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medical certificate). You can apply no within a two-year period earlier than one year before the category 4. violation of a major traffic regulation, I have a driving expires. for example speeding, driving through red light, ignoring a stop sign, overta- Licence photograph king at a pedestrian crossing, driving licence When you renew your driving licence, you without a valid? licence or dangerous or can choose to have your photograph taken reckless driving at one of the Swedish Transport Adminis- 5. alcohol-related unreliability You must renew your driving licence within five or ten years tration test centres, or submit a photo- 6. criminal offences in general of its issue. The Swedish Transport Agency will send you a graph with your application form (driving 7. medical conditions licence renewal document). Read more 8. failure to submit medical certificates or driving licence renewal document in good time before the about having your photograph taken at a driving tests upon request period expires. If you change your name or personal identity Swedish Transport Administration centre 9. the driving licence has been issued on number, the Swedish Transport Agency will always automati- on trafikverket.se. false grounds. cally send you the renewal documents. Lost, stolen or damaged driving licence If you lose your driving licence, or it is Renewing a driving licence name or personal identity number, the destroyed or damaged and cannot be used, Periodical renewal Swedish Transport Agency will always end you must apply for a new licence. (See Licence categories AM, A1, A2, A and B you the renewal documents automatically. above, below periodical renewal) The same must be renewed no later than ten years applies for tractor licences. after their issue. The Swedish Transport Extend validity of higher Agency will send you a licence renewal categories You can apply for a renewal via document in good time before this period For the higher categories (C, CE, D1, transportstyrelsen.se expires. The document will be sent to the D1E, D and DE) you must apply to the address i Sweden where you are registered. Swedish Transport Agency before the If you find a driving licence or tractor Licences for the higher categories (C1, validity period expires. You must show licence that has been reported lost, it must C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE) are that you satisfy the necessary medical be returned to the Swedish Transport valid for five years. Read more under requirements. In some cases, you will have Agency immediately. “Extend validity of higher categories”. to supplement your application with a medical declaration and proof of good Revoked driving licences If you have a licence that must be renewed eyesight, and in other cases you may need The Swedish Transport Agency may every ten years, but have not received the a medical certificate. withdraw a driving licence for the renewal documents around one month following reasons: before the licence is due to expire (as The Swedish Transport Agency will send 1. driving under the influence of alcohol or stated on licence), you must apply for a you the necessary documents once it is drugs, serious driving under the renewal yourself. You can do this by time to apply, along with information influence of alcohol or drugs or telephoning the Swedish Transport about the final application date and what dangerous or reckless driving Agency driving licence customer services you must include with it (medical 2. leaving the scene of an accident on 0771 81 81 81. If you change your declaration and proof of good eyesight or 3. repeated traffic offences, at least three

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A driving licence can be withdrawn until invalid, even if the licence itself still exists. another EEA country is valid in Sweden need to continue driving a car without further notice if it is likely that it will be for as long as it is valid in its country of interruption, it is essential that your revoked after an assessment by the A person taking a new driving test after issue and has not been exchanged for a application to exchange your licence is Swedish Transport Agency. If a licence is disqualification must have a completed Swedish licence. The licence is also valid if received by the Swedish Transport Agency revoked due to points 1-6 above, there will and valid risk course. you are a registered resident in Sweden. If within one year after you first register in be a minimum disqualification period of A person who has been found guilty or is you meet the necessary requirements, you Sweden, as your foreign licence will no one month and a maximum of three years. suspected of alcohol-related driving under may also be an accompanying driver for a longer be valid after this period. For serious cases of driving under the the influence may apply for a licence with learner driver. influence of alcohol or drugs the mini- the condition that an alcolock (alcohol * The EEA countries include: Austria, mum disqualification period is two years. activated vehicle immobiliser) is installed, Exchanging driving licences Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, For careless or reckless driving, the instead of having their licence revoked. from EEA countries Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, minimum disqualification period is one You may exchange your driving licence Finland, France, Germany, Greece, year. There is also a disqualification period In special circumstances, a licence holder issued in another EEA country for a Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, for learner’s permits and a driving test may may receive an endorsement instead of a Swedish licence if the licence is valid in Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the not be taken during this period. disqualification. The endorsement will Sweden and you are a permanent resi- Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, remain in the road traffic register for five dent** in Sweden. Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and New licence after disqualification years and may result in a harsher evalua- the United Kingdom. Usually, a learner permit is required for a tion when the driver's licence status is Licences issued outside of new licence, both after its withdrawal assessed, The Swedish Transport Agency the EEA* **Permanent residence until further notice, and after the final can provide you with more information For a driving licence issued outside of the To qualify as a permanent resident, you disqualification decision. There is an about revoked licences. EEA to be valid in Sweden, it must be must live in the country for at least 185 exception when disqualification is due to valid in its country of issue and not have days per calendar year: points 2 to 4 (see above) if the disqualifica- Issuing your new licence been exchanged for a Swedish licence. The 1. due to personal or professional tion period is less than one year. A learner When your new licence has been produ- driving licence is not valid if you have connection or permit may be applied for in the final six ced, it will be sent to you as recorded been a registered resident in Sweden for 2. due to personal connection (close ties months of the disqualification period, delivery (REK) via one of the postal over one year. between the person and your place of however the application will not be proces- service collection centres. When you residence). sed until two months before the end of the collect your new driving licence at one of Exchanging driving licences from disqualification period at the earliest. these collection centres, you must do so in non EEA countries person. In order to be able to collect your A driving licence that has been issued If the disqualification period is longer licence, you must be able to prove your from outside the EEA may not be than one year, a new driving test (both identity by presenting a valid and exchanged for a Swedish licence. theory and practical) must be passed approved form of identification. before a licence can be issued. Exchanging driving licences issued Foreign driving licence in Switzerland or Japan The same applies for shorter disqualifica- Some licences issued in different countries A Swiss or Japanese driving licence may be tion periods, if the licence has been may also be valid in Sweden. exchanged for a Swedish licence. To be withdrawn after an incident during the able to exchange the licence, you must two year probation period. A new driving Driving licences from meet the personal and medical require- test may be required for other reasons. A EEA* countries ments for a Swedish driving licence and be licence that has been revoked will remain A driving licence that has been issued in a permanent resident** in Sweden. If you

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Exchanging foreign driving An international driving licence is recom- aware of the different rules in the various the licence has not been revoked (or is licences mended for people who will be driving in member states. If you have a driving licence otherwise invalid) after this date. You can order an application form to countries outside of the EEA. An internatio- that includes transitional regulations, for exchange a foreign driving licence on nal driving licence is only a translation of example the right to drive a car (motor A driving licence may include conditions transportstyrelsen.se or by contacting the the national driving licence, and you must homes) weighing over 3.5 tonnes using a that limit or extend the right to drive a Swedish Transport Agency customer service have both documents on your person and be category B licence, you may encounter vehicle. for driving licences on 0771 81 81 81. able to produce them upon request. problems if you are stopped in another EU Under certain circumstances, the Swedish country. One way to show that you are Transitional regulation A1 and A Transport Agency may issue an exemption Using a Swedish driving licence in entitled to drive the vehicle is to take a copy Driving licences issued in Sweden before from the regulations applicable to foreign other European countries of the table of equivalence established by 19 January 2013 continue to entitle the driving licences if this can be issued All EU driving licences are identical. This the EU commission with you. The table of holder to operate four-wheeled motorcycles without detriment to traffic safety. makes it easier for you to drive in the equivalence is available in different if the licence has not been revoked (or is different EU countries. Nevertheless, there languages on transportstyrelsen.se, as well invalid for other grounds) after this date. International driving licence are various national transitional regulations as information about driving in different Holders of a valid Swedish driving licence that differ and may cause problems for the countries. Transitional regulation B may be issued with an international driving driver. All member states have decided A category B licence issued in Sweden licence. Details of the organisations that to accept the transitional regulations that Transitional regulations before 1 July 1996 entitles the holder to issue international driving licences can be apply in the respective countries. However and old rights drive a passenger car with a maximum found on transportstyrelsen.se. this does not mean that all police officers are Driving licence legislation often applies authorised mass above 3.5 tonnes, if the the “grandfather rights” principle. This licence has not been revoked (or is means that older rules can continue to otherwise invalid) after this date. This apply to those who obtained their driving applies only to passenger cars. Not car + licence before the new regulations came trailer. into force. Such a right presupposes a transitional regulation and generally Transitional regulation BE applies for as long as the licence is valid. Driving licences issued in Sweden before 19 January 2013 continue to entitle the A licence may become invalid after it is holder to tow an unlimited authorised revoked or if you do not renew it within mass if the licence has not been revoked the specified time. When the licence is (or is invalid for other grounds) after this reissued, the regulations in force at the date. time of reissue apply.

Transitional regulations A1 The restriction for a maximum power output/unladen weight ratio of 0.1 kW/kg does not apply if the licence was issued in Sweden before 19 January 2013, providing

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Swedish Transport Practical test for A1, A2, A, B+B96, BE, Administration test centres C1E, CE, D1E, DE You can take your practical and theory - regular tariff SEK 1,650 tests at the Swedish Transport Administra- - evening and weekend tariff SEK 2,145 tion test centres. You can also have your photograph taken when renewing your Manufacture of driving licence SEK 280 driving licence. Photograph taken at Swedish Transport The Swedish Transport Administration Administration test centre SEK 80 YouTube channel has films about the The car you will use for your driving test theory and practical driving tests, must be equipped with dual controls youtube.com/Trafikverket (pedals on the passenger side). The Swedish Transport Administration Addresses, directions and opening times for can provide such a vehicle for a fee of the Swedish Transport Administration test SEK 400. centres can be found on trafikverket.se or by contacting Swedish Transport Agency The regular tariff for tests applies on practical driving test customer services on weekdays between 07:30 and 18:00. 0771 17 18 19. At all other times, the evening and weekend tariff applies. Fees The following fees apply to people For example: Fees for a category B licence applying for a learner’s permit and who are SEK 325 + 800 + 280 + 80 = SEK 1,485 will take a driving test: (Plus the cost of driving lessons and the car hire for the test).

Theory test/retake, safety check and Read more about the fees on vehicle safety questions transportstyrelsen.se - regular tariff SEK 325 - evening and weekend tariff SEK 400

Driving test for categories B, B96, C1, C, D1, D, taxi driver certification and admission to driving or motorcycle instructor course Provisions for driving licence and driving - regular tariff SEK 800 test fees can be found in the ordinance - evening and weekend tariff SEK 1,040 (2010:1578) on test fees and in the Swedish Transport Agency regulations (TSFS 2016:105) regarding fees.

30 31 You can book your theory and practical driving test on trafikverket.se or by contacting the Swedish Transport Administration practical driving test customer services on 0771 17 18 19.

More information about driving licences is available from transportstyrelsen.se THE SWEDISH TRANSPORT AGENCY PUBLICATION NUMBER TS 201742. JUNE 2019. PRODUCTION: TRANSPORTSTYRELSEN. PRODUCTION: JUNE 2019. TS 201742. NUMBER PUBLICATION AGENCY TRANSPORT THE SWEDISH

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