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.
Respuesta rápida
El examen oficial tiene 70 preguntas. Para aprobar: 52 of 65 points (5 of the 70 questions are unscored trial questions). Tiempo límite: 50 minutos. Lo organiza: Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) runs the tests; the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) issues permits and licences. Edad mínima: 18 for a category B licence; practice driving from 16 with a learner's permit. Tasa: 420 SEK on weekdays, 520 SEK after 18:00 and at weekends. Practica aquí gratis con 250 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 70
The test has 70 multiple-choice questions. Five of them are trial questions that do not count towards your score.
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Pregunta 2 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 65
Five of the 70 questions are trial questions that do not count, so the maximum score is 65 points.
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Pregunta 3 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 4 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 50 minutes
The test time is 50 minutes. The clock starts only when you begin the test yourself, after the introduction film.
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Pregunta 5 de 25
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Respuesta: C. One
Each question is multiple choice with exactly one correct option.
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Pregunta 6 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 7 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 8 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 9 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 10 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 11 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 12 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 13 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 14 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 15 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 16 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 18
The Driving Licence Act sets 18 as the minimum age for category B.
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Pregunta 17 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 16
Practice driving a car without a trailer is allowed from 16, with a valid learner's permit.
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Pregunta 18 de 25
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Respuesta: D. A valid learner's permit (körkortstillstånd)
You need a valid körkortstillstånd from Transportstyrelsen to practise. Private practice also needs an approved supervisor.
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Pregunta 19 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Five years
The permit is valid for five years and cannot be extended. After that you must apply again.
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Pregunta 20 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 21 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 24
A supervisor must be at least 24 years old.
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Pregunta 22 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 23 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 24 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Up to 5
A private supervisor may have at most five learners at the same time.
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Pregunta 25 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
El examen real: 52 of 65 points (5 of the 70 questions are unscored trial questions)
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
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.
Fuentes
- Trafikverket: Car and light truck (category B) tests
- Trafikverket: Theory test in other languages
- Trafikverket: Book, pay and cancel tests
- Trafikverket: Prices for tests and photos
- Trafikverket: Getting a driving licence
- Transportstyrelsen: Risk training for cars
- Transportstyrelsen: Learner's permit (körkortstillstånd)
- Transportstyrelsen: Supervisors (handledare)
- Transportstyrelsen: Practice driving
- Transportstyrelsen: Introductory course removed from 1 August 2026
- Transportstyrelsen: Foreign driving licences in Sweden
- Driving Licence Act (Körkortslag 1998:488)
- Traffic Ordinance (Trafikförordning 1998:1276)
- Act on Penalties for Certain Traffic Offences (1951:649)