Finland Driving Theory Test (Teoriakoe B) 2026

Practise for the Finnish car theory test (teoriakoe) for a category B licence. The real test is taken on a tablet in 30 minutes and has three parts: 15 multiple-choice questions, 50 picture questions about traffic situations and 5 risk identification questions, each with its own pass mark. These original questions in English cover Finnish licensing, winter driving, alcohol, animals and priority, plus the road rules and signs shared across continental Europe.

  • Führerschein
  • Finnland
  • 250 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 13. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Die offizielle Prüfung hat 70 Fragen. Bestanden: Pass each part: at least 11 of 15 multiple-choice, 43 of 50 picture and 4 of 5 risk identification questions. Zeitlimit: 30 Minuten. Zuständig: Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom); the tests are run by its service provider Ajovarma. Mindestalter: 18 for a category B licence; 17 only with an age exception permit or in vocational driver training. Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 250 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 13. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Vor dem Üben lesenBeginnen Sie mit der Lernhilfe „Finland Driving Theory Test Study Guide“: leicht verständliche Notizen, Abbildungen und die wichtigsten Zahlen.
  1. Frage 1 von 25

    Who organises the car theory test (teoriakoe) in Finland?
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    Antwort: B. Ajovarma, at its service points

    Traficom is responsible for driving licences, and its service provider Ajovarma runs the theory and driving tests at its service points.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    How long do you have for the category B theory test?
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    Antwort: B. 30 minutes

    The theory test is taken on a tablet and lasts 30 minutes.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    How many questions does the category B theory test have in total?
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    Antwort: C. 70

    The B test has 15 multiple-choice questions, 50 picture questions about traffic situations and 5 risk identification questions: 70 in all.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are in the category B theory test, and how many must you get right?
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    Antwort: B. 15 questions, at least 11 right

    For category B there are 15 multiple-choice questions and the minimum is 11 correct.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    What is the minimum score in the picture-question part of the category B theory test?
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    Antwort: A. 43 out of 50

    You must get at least 43 of the 50 picture questions right to pass that part.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    How many risk identification questions are in the B theory test, and how many must be right?
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    Antwort: B. 5 questions, at least 4 right

    The test ends with 5 risk identification questions. You must answer at least 4 correctly.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    How is the Finnish theory test marked?
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    Antwort: D. Each of the three parts has its own minimum score

    The multiple-choice, picture and risk identification parts each have a minimum score. You must reach the minimum in every part.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    You passed the theory test. How long is the pass valid?
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    Antwort: B. One year

    A passed theory test is valid for one year. You must pass the driving test within that time.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    When is the earliest you can take the category B theory test on the normal route?
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    Antwort: C. One month before you turn 18

    You may take the theory test up to one month before you reach the minimum age for the licence, which is 18 for category B.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    What happens if you are caught cheating in the theory test?
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    Antwort: D. You are banned from the test for six months

    Cheating, including copying or recording the test, leads to a six-month ban from the theory test. Later tests must be taken orally.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    In which languages can the examiner read out an oral theory test?
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    Antwort: A. Finnish, Swedish or English

    In an oral theory test, the examiner reads the questions aloud in Finnish, Swedish or English. The oral test lasts 60 minutes.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    What must you bring to your first category B theory test?
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    Antwort: C. Photo ID and your EAS training certificate

    Bring valid photo ID and the certificate for the first-licence theory training (EAS).

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    How long does the car driving test (ajokoe) take in total?
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    Antwort: D. 60 minutes

    The driving test takes 60 minutes. It starts and ends with a talk with the examiner, with driving in traffic in between.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    At what age can you normally get a category B car licence in Finland?
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    Antwort: A. 18

    The normal minimum age for a passenger car licence is 18. A licence at 17 is possible only with an age exception permit or in vocational driver training.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    What must you hold before you can take the theory and driving tests?
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    Antwort: D. A driving licence permit (ajokorttilupa)

    You need a valid driving licence permit to take the driving examination. You apply for it from Traficom.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    From what age can you be granted a driving licence permit for a passenger car?
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    Antwort: D. 16

    A permit for a passenger car licence can be granted from age 16, so you can start training early.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    How long is a driving licence permit valid at most?
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    Antwort: D. 3 years

    The permit is valid until you pass the tests for the categories you applied for, but for no more than 3 years.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    Who can be granted a Finnish driving licence permit?
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    Antwort: D. A resident, or a student here for over six months

    Your permanent residence must be in Finland, or you must be studying in Finland and your studies must have lasted more than six months.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    What is EAS training (ensimmäisen ajokortin suorittajan koulutus) for a first car licence?
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    Antwort: C. Four theory lessons

    EAS is the first-licence training of 4 theory lessons. You do not need it again if you already hold a moped or tractor licence.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    How many driving lessons must you have at least for a category B licence?
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    Antwort: D. 10

    You need at least 10 driving lessons, from a driving school or from a holder of a driving instruction permit.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    How long is the risk recognition training (riskientunnistamiskoulutus) for a car licence from 1 October 2026?
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    Antwort: B. 12 hours

    From 1 October 2026 risk recognition training is 12 hours. It used to be 8 hours.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    Who may give you the risk recognition training?
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    Antwort: A. A driving school or other approved trainer

    Risk recognition training must come from a driving school or other approved trainer. It cannot be given under a driving instruction permit.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    You passed the driving test today. What lets you drive before your licence card arrives?
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    Antwort: D. The test certificate together with photo ID

    After a pass you get a certificate. With photo ID, it lets you drive a car in mainland Finland for up to 6 months while you wait for the card.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    For how long is a new Finnish category B licence card valid before it must be renewed?
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    Antwort: A. 15 years

    A passenger car licence is valid for 15 years, after which you must renew it.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    You want to teach a relative to drive under a driving instruction permit (opetuslupa). How old must you be?
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    Antwort: A. At least 25

    A category B instruction permit holder must be at least 25 years old and must not be banned from driving.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • The category B theory test is taken on a tablet and lasts 30 minutes. It has 15 multiple-choice questions, 50 picture questions about traffic situations and 5 risk identification questions.
  • Each part has its own pass mark: at least 11 of 15 multiple-choice, 43 of 50 picture and 4 of 5 risk identification questions. A pass is valid for one year.
  • Training for a first car licence is 4 theory lessons (EAS), at least 10 driving lessons and 12 hours of risk recognition training. You also need a driving licence permit (ajokorttilupa) to take the tests.
  • You can take the theory test one month before you turn 18. The driving test takes 60 minutes and can be taken only after you pass the theory test.
  • Since 29 May 2026, all 17-year-old car drivers are banned from driving between 00:00 and 05:00. From 1 October 2026 they must also show an underage driver sign.
  • Cheating in the theory test leads to a six-month ban from the test, and later theory tests must be taken orally.
  • Winter tyres are required from 1 November to 31 March whenever the weather or road conditions call for them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How many questions are on the Finnish car theory test?

There are 70 questions in three parts: 15 multiple-choice questions, 50 picture questions about traffic situations and 5 risk identification questions. You have 30 minutes.

What is the pass mark for the Finnish theory test?

You must pass every part: at least 11 of 15 multiple-choice, 43 of 50 picture and 4 of 5 risk identification questions. Our mock exam uses a 15-question part (11 to pass) and a 55-question part (47 to pass) with a 30-minute timer.

Can I take the theory test in English?

If your mother tongue is not Finnish, Swedish or English and you do not know those languages well, you can take an oral test where the examiner reads the questions in Finnish, Swedish or English. Ask Ajovarma which languages the normal tablet test offers when you book.

How long is a theory test pass valid in Finland?

A passed theory test is valid for one year. You must pass the driving test within that time or take the theory test again.

Can I get a Finnish car licence at 17?

Only with an age exception permit, which has strict conditions, or through vocational driver training for a lorry or bus licence. All 17-year-olds are banned from driving a car between midnight and 5 am.

Can I drive in Finland on my foreign licence?

An EU or EEA licence can be used for as long as it is valid. A licence from a country that signed the road traffic conventions can be used for 2 years after you move to Finland permanently.

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