Sweden Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
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)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h (30 in residential)
Rural / National Roads
70-90 km/h
Motorway / Highway
110-120 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Risk Assessment
30% fail rateMandatory risk education (riskutbildning) scenarios
Winter Driving
26% fail rateIce, snow conditions and tire requirements
Speed Adaptation
24% fail rateAdjusting speed to variable road conditions
Eco-Driving
20% fail rateFuel-efficient driving techniques
Moose/Wildlife
18% fail rateAnimal collision avoidance and reporting
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
229 deaths
Trafikverket Road Safety Report (2023)
Trend
Up 0.9% from 2022 (227 deaths)
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Updated risk education curriculum with new digital components
Stricter requirements for foreign license exchange
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:
- Trafikverket Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- Trafikverket Road Safety Report — Road safety data (2023)
- Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) — Official regulatory body
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