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Sweden traffic law report

Source agencyTrafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 52% (2023, Trafikverket Statistics)
Road fatalities: 229 deaths in 2023 — Up 0.9% from 2022 (227 deaths)
380,000 tests administered per year by Trafikverket
Most challenging topic: Risk Assessment (30% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions70 questions, 52 correct required to pass

Unique requirementMandatory risk training courses (slippery road + darkness)

License validity10 years

Vision ZeroSweden pioneered Vision Zero road safety strategy in 1997

Winter tiresMandatory December 1 - March 31

Private practiceAllowed with approved supervisor from age 16

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

52%Trafikverket Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

45%Trafikverket Statistics (2023)

Tests administered per year

380,000Trafikverket (2023)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h (30 in residential)

Rural / national roads70-90 km/h

Motorway / highway110-120 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Risk Assessment
30% fail rate
Mandatory risk education (riskutbildning) scenarios
2. Winter Driving
26% fail rate
Ice, snow conditions and tire requirements
3. Speed Adaptation
24% fail rate
Adjusting speed to variable road conditions
4. Eco-Driving
20% fail rate
Fuel-efficient driving techniques
5. Moose/Wildlife
18% fail rate
Animal collision avoidance and reporting

Road safety

Road fatalities229 deathsTrafikverket Road Safety Report (2023)

TrendUp 0.9% from 2022 (227 deaths)

Penalties & fines

Speeding: SEK 2,000-4,000 fine (up to 30 km/h over); higher = criminal
Driving under influence: Criminal offense: fine or imprisonment up to 2 years
Points system: No points; repeated violations lead to license revocation
Mobile phone use: SEK 1,500 fine

Recent law changes

2024
Updated risk education curriculum with new digital components
2023
Stricter requirements for foreign license exchange
2023
New 40 km/h zones introduced in more urban areas

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023Trafikverket Statistics Road safety data · 2023Trafikverket Road Safety Report Official regulatory bodyTrafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Sweden traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/sweden

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Sweden Driving Stats

Theory pass rate52%Practical pass rate45%Motorway speed limit110-120 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)229 deaths

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