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.

  • Conduite
  • Finlande
  • 250 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 70 questions. Pour réussir : Pass each part: at least 11 of 15 multiple-choice, 43 of 50 picture and 4 of 5 risk identification questions. Durée : 30 minutes. Organisé par : Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom); the tests are run by its service provider Ajovarma. Âge minimum : 18 for a category B licence; 17 only with an age exception permit or in vocational driver training. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 250 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Finland Driving Theory Test Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.
  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Who organises the car theory test (teoriakoe) in Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 2 sur 25

    How long do you have for the category B theory test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 30 minutes

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

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    How many questions does the category B theory test have in total?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 4 sur 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are in the category B theory test, and how many must you get right?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 15 questions, at least 11 right

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

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    What is the minimum score in the picture-question part of the category B theory test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 43 out of 50

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

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    How many risk identification questions are in the B theory test, and how many must be right?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 5 questions, at least 4 right

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

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    How is the Finnish theory test marked?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 8 sur 25

    You passed the theory test. How long is the pass valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. One year

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

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    When is the earliest you can take the category B theory test on the normal route?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 10 sur 25

    What happens if you are caught cheating in the theory test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 25

    In which languages can the examiner read out an oral theory test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 12 sur 25

    What must you bring to your first category B theory test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Photo ID and your EAS training certificate

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

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    How long does the car driving test (ajokoe) take in total?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 14 sur 25

    At what age can you normally get a category B car licence in Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 15 sur 25

    What must you hold before you can take the theory and driving tests?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 16 sur 25

    From what age can you be granted a driving licence permit for a passenger car?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 16

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

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    How long is a driving licence permit valid at most?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 18 sur 25

    Who can be granted a Finnish driving licence permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 19 sur 25

    What is EAS training (ensimmäisen ajokortin suorittajan koulutus) for a first car licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 20 sur 25

    How many driving lessons must you have at least for a category B licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 10

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

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    How long is the risk recognition training (riskientunnistamiskoulutus) for a car licence from 1 October 2026?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 12 hours

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

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    Who may give you the risk recognition training?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 23 sur 25

    You passed the driving test today. What lets you drive before your licence card arrives?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 24 sur 25

    For how long is a new Finnish category B licence card valid before it must be renewed?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 15 years

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

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    You want to teach a relative to drive under a driving instruction permit (opetuslupa). How old must you be?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least 25

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

À savoir avant l’examen

  • 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.

Questions fréquentes

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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