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Sweden Driving Theory Test (Kunskapsprov B) 2026

Practise for the Swedish car theory test (kunskapsprov) for a category B licence. The real test has 70 multiple-choice questions, of which 65 count, and you need 52 points in 50 minutes to pass. These original questions in English cover Swedish licensing rules, speed limits, priority, alcohol and winter driving, plus the road rules and signs shared across continental Europe.

  • Driving
  • Sweden
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Swedish car theory test (kunskapsprov, category B) has 70 questions. Pass mark: 52 of 65 points (5 of the 70 questions are unscored trial questions). Time limit: 50 minutes. It is run by Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) runs the tests; the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) issues permits and licences. Minimum age: 18 for a category B licence; practice driving from 16 with a learner's permit. Fee: 420 SEK on weekdays, 520 SEK after 18:00 and at weekends. Practise here for free with 250 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Sweden Driving Theory Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Swedish car theory test (kunskapsprov) for category B?
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    Answer: B. 70

    The test has 70 multiple-choice questions. Five of them are trial questions that do not count towards your score.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    On the category B theory test, how many of the questions actually count towards your score?
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    Answer: B. 65

    Five of the 70 questions are trial questions that do not count, so the maximum score is 65 points.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What score do you need to pass the Swedish car theory test?
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    Answer: C. At least 52 out of 65 points

    You pass with 52 points or more. The maximum is 65 points, because 5 trial questions are not scored.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How much time do you have for the category B theory test?
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    Answer: A. 50 minutes

    The test time is 50 minutes. The clock starts only when you begin the test yourself, after the introduction film.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How many correct options does each question on the Swedish theory test have?
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    Answer: C. One

    Each question is multiple choice with exactly one correct option.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    For a category B theory test passed on or after 19 August 2026, how long does the pass stay valid?
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    Answer: B. One year

    From 19 August 2026 a passed B theory test is valid for one year instead of four months. You must pass the driving test within that time.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What must you have completed, and still have valid, before you can take the category B theory test?
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    Answer: A. Both parts of the risk training (riskutbildning)

    Risk training is compulsory. Both parts must be done, and still valid, before the theory test and the driving test.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How early should you arrive for the theory test?
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    Answer: C. At least 30 minutes before the start

    Arrive at least 30 minutes early. You need to show valid photo ID and you are photographed before the test.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    You are 17 and have booked a theory test. When must the fee be paid at the latest?
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    Answer: D. 25 hours before the test starts

    If you are under 18, the fee must be paid at least 25 hours before the start, or the test is cancelled automatically.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    You failed the theory test this morning. Can you take it again later the same day?
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    Answer: A. No, you can take only one test per day for the same category

    Trafikverket allows only one test per day for the same licence category, so a retake must be on another day.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    To get your test fee back, how late may you cancel a booked test?
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    Answer: D. At least 24 hours before the test

    If you cancel at least 24 hours before, the fee is refunded automatically. Later cancellations must still be paid.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Into how many other languages is the category B theory test translated?
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    Answer: D. 15

    The B test is translated into 15 languages, including English, Arabic, Persian, Somali and Tigrinya. You can also apply to take it with an interpreter.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What happens if you are caught cheating at the theory test?
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    Answer: B. The test is cancelled, you are reported to the police and you are banned from tests for one or two years

    Cheating is reported to the police, the test is cancelled, and you are banned from testing for one or two years.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    After the theory test, what feedback do you get about your mistakes?
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    Answer: B. Which subject areas you need to work on, not which questions you got wrong

    You see pass or fail on screen. You are told which areas need more study, but not the questions you got wrong.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    You pass the driving test in a car with an automatic gearbox. What does this mean?
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    Answer: C. Your licence gets code 78 and you may drive only automatic cars

    A test in an automatic car gives code 78. To drive manual cars you must pass a new driving test in a manual car.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a category B (car) licence in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. 18

    The Driving Licence Act sets 18 as the minimum age for category B.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    From what age may you practise driving a car without a trailer?
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    Answer: C. 16

    Practice driving a car without a trailer is allowed from 16, with a valid learner's permit.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What do you always need before you may practise driving, privately or at a driving school?
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    Answer: D. A valid learner's permit (körkortstillstånd)

    You need a valid körkortstillstånd from Transportstyrelsen to practise. Private practice also needs an approved supervisor.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How long is a learner's permit (körkortstillstånd) valid?
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    Answer: D. Five years

    The permit is valid for five years and cannot be extended. After that you must apply again.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    When you apply for a learner's permit, how recent must your eyesight certificate (synintyg) be?
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    Answer: B. Issued no more than two months before you apply

    A basic eyesight certificate is needed, and it must not be older than two months when you apply.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the minimum age to be an approved supervisor (handledare) for a car learner?
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    Answer: A. 24

    A supervisor must be at least 24 years old.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How long must a supervisor have held a licence for the vehicle type?
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    Answer: A. At least five of the last ten years

    The supervisor must have held the licence for a total of at least five of the last ten years.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How long is a supervisor's approval (handledarbevis) valid?
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    Answer: B. Five years, if the supervisor's licence is not revoked

    An approval lasts five years, as long as the supervisor's licence is not revoked. Then the supervisor must apply again.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How many learners may one private supervisor have at the same time?
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    Answer: D. Up to 5

    A private supervisor may have at most five learners at the same time.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Since 1 August 2026, do a private supervisor and a car learner need the introductory course (introduktionsutbildning)?
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    Answer: D. No, the requirement has been removed

    From 1 August 2026 the introductory course is no longer required for private practice in a car. The supervisor still needs approval.

What to know before the test

  • The theory test has 70 multiple-choice questions with one correct option each. Five are trial questions that do not count, so the maximum score is 65 and you need 52 to pass.
  • You have 50 minutes. The clock starts when you begin the test, after an introduction film, and you can listen to the questions in Swedish through headphones.
  • From 19 August 2026, a passed category B theory test is valid for one year (it used to be four months). You must pass the driving test within that time.
  • Both parts of the risk training (riskutbildning) must be done, and still valid, before the theory and driving tests. Part 2 includes a skid pan session.
  • The B theory test is translated into 15 languages, including English, and you can apply to take it with an interpreter.
  • The theory test costs 420 SEK on weekdays and 520 SEK after 18:00 and at weekends. Cancel at least 24 hours before to get the fee back.
  • You can get a category B licence at 18 and practise from 16 with a learner's permit (körkortstillstånd), which is valid for five years.
  • New drivers have a two-year probationary period (prövotid). If the licence is revoked for something that happened then, you need a new permit and new tests.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Swedish theory test?

There are 70 multiple-choice questions, each with one correct option. Five are trial questions that do not count, so the test is marked out of 65.

What is the pass mark for the Swedish car theory test?

You need at least 52 points out of 65, which is 80%. Our mock exam uses 65 questions with the same 52-point pass mark and a 50-minute timer.

Can I take the Swedish theory test in English?

Yes. The category B test is translated into 15 languages, including English, Arabic, Persian, Somali and Tigrinya. You can also apply to take it in Swedish with an interpreter.

How long is the theory test pass valid?

A pass on or after 19 August 2026 is valid for one year. Passes from before that date are valid for four months. You must pass the driving test within the validity period.

What do I need before I can book the theory test?

You need a valid learner's permit (körkortstillstånd) from Transportstyrelsen, and you must have completed both parts of the risk training before the test day.

Can I drive in Sweden on my foreign licence?

A valid EU/EEA licence can be used while it is valid in the country that issued it. Most other licences stop being valid once you have been registered as living in Sweden for more than one year.

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