Driving age in Sweden
Cars (korkort B)
- Full license: 18 years
- Learner permit (Ovningskorkort): 16 years
- Extensive supervised practice recommended
License categories
| Category | Age | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| AM | 15 | Mopeds Class I (45 km/h) |
| A1 | 16 | Light motorcycles |
| B (Learner) | 16 | Cars with supervisor |
| B | 18 | Cars |
| A2 | 18 | Medium motorcycles |
| A | 24 | Unlimited motorcycles |
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Swedish driver training
Requirements
- Introduction course (Introduktionskurs)
- Risk education (Riskutbildning) - unique to Sweden
- Part 1: Alcohol, drugs, fatigue
- Part 2: Practical risk training on track
- Theory test at Trafikverket
- Practical test
Ovningskorkort (learner permit)
- Apply from age 16
- Must have approved supervisor (Handledare)
- Supervisor must take course
- Practice as much as possible
- Most Swedes do 100+ hours
Costs
- Driving school lessons: 600-800 SEK/hour
- Risk education: ~5,000 SEK
- Theory test: 325 SEK
- Practical test: 800 SEK
- Private practice is cheaper but requires supervisor course
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