Swedish driving theory test in English

The theory test at a glance

The category B theory test at a glance (Trafikverket)
Topic	The rule
Questions	70 multiple-choice questions, one right answer each. Five are trial questions that do not count.
To pass	At least 52 of the 65 points, so at most 13 wrong.
Time	50 minutes. With an interpreter: 100 minutes.
Languages	Swedish or one of 15 translations, English among them. You can switch to Swedish during the test.
Listening	You can listen to the questions in Swedish only.
Fee	SEK 420 on weekdays, SEK 520 after 6 pm and at weekends (updated 7 January 2026).
Valid for	One year, if you pass on or after 19 August 2026.

Source: Trafikverket, “Passenger car and light lorry” and “Prices for tests and photos”, checked 4 November 2026.

Which languages can I take the Swedish theory test in?

Trafikverket offers the category B theory test in Swedish and in these 15 translations:

Albanian
Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic)
BKS (Bosnian, Croatian or Serbian)
English (British English)
Finnish
French
German
Persian (Farsi)
Russian
Somali
Sorani
Spanish (international Spanish)
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkish

You choose the language when you book. During the test you can switch to Swedish if you prefer. The audio is in Swedish only: you can put on headphones and listen to the questions in Swedish, but not in English.

Source: Trafikverket, “Theory test in another language”, checked 4 November 2026.

How do I book the theory test in English?

Get your learner’s permit first. You need a valid one to book a test. See how to get a driving licence in Sweden.
Book in Trafikverket’s booking service and choose English as the language. Trafikverket suggests booking the theory test and the driving test at the same time, a few weeks apart.
Pay. You pay online by Swish or card. If you are over 18 you can also pay by invoice after the test. If you are under 18 when you book, you must pay at least 25 hours before the test, or it is cancelled.
Finish the risk course. Both parts must be done, and still valid, when you come to the test.

To cancel and get your money back, cancel at least 24 hours before the test.

Source: Trafikverket, “Book, pay and cancel tests”, checked 4 November 2026.

Would your score pass?

In the category B theory test, 65 of the 70 questions count, and you need at least 52 points. Type the number of right answers out of the 65 that count.

Your points (0 to 65)

The check only uses Trafikverket’s pass mark and says nothing about how you will do on the real test. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.

Can I take the theory test with an interpreter?

Yes, if you cannot read or understand Swedish. You apply for a theory test with an interpreter yourself: the person who takes the test must be the one who applies. You apply in Trafikverket’s e-service with BankID. Without BankID you use Trafikverket’s application form, which is in Swedish. You normally get a decision within four weeks, and a test with an interpreter is booked through Trafikverket’s customer service, not the online booking.

On the day you sit in a separate room with the examiner and the interpreter. The examiner reads the questions and the answer options in Swedish, the interpreter translates them into your language, and you mark your answer yourself. For category B you have 100 minutes.

If you have reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a language disorder or other needs, you can also apply for extended test time or an oral test.

Source: Trafikverket, “Theory tests with support”, checked 4 November 2026.

What happens on the test day?

Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Your photo is taken before the theory test.
Bring a valid ID. It must be intact and not expired. Trafikverket accepts, among others, a Swedish ID card, a Swedish driving licence, a passport from an EU country, and passports from the Faroe Islands, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Freja eID and a digital BankID card are not accepted. If you have no valid ID, you can apply to have someone certify your identity. Check the full list on Trafikverket’s page before you book.
Switch your phone off completely.
In the room: there is an ID check, a short introduction and a film about how the test works. Then you start the test yourself, and the time starts then.
During the test: there are headphones for listening in Swedish, a calculator and a touch screen. You can raise your hand and ask for help with a word.
The result: you see pass or fail on the screen straight away, and which areas you got wrong, but not which questions.

You can only take one test a day for the same licence category.

Source: Trafikverket, “Before the test” and “Personbil och lätt lastbil” (in Swedish), checked 4 November 2026.

What does the theory test cover?

Trafikverket groups the questions into five areas: vehicle knowledge and handling, the environment, traffic safety, traffic rules, and personal circumstances. Our page Swedish road rules in English explains some key Swedish road rules, with the Swedish words for them.

Is the driving test also in English?

No. The examiner speaks Swedish during the driving test, and you cannot book the driving test in another language. Before the test you can watch Trafikverket’s video about the category B driving test in another language, which helps you know what to expect.

Source: Trafikverket, “Passenger car and light lorry”, checked 4 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Swedish theory test available in English?

Yes. British English is one of the 15 translated languages for the category B theory test. You choose it when you book.

Can I listen to the questions in English?

No. You can only listen to the questions in Swedish. The English text is on the screen.

How many questions can I get wrong?

At most 13 of the 65 questions that count. The test has 70 questions, but 5 are trial questions, and you need at least 52 points.

How do I get an interpreter for the theory test?

Apply to Trafikverket for a theory test with an interpreter, in the e-service with BankID or on Trafikverket’s form. You can apply if you cannot read or understand Swedish. The test then takes place in a separate room with the examiner and the interpreter.

How long do I have with an interpreter?

100 minutes for category B, instead of 50.

Sources

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Theory test in another language (updated 17 June 2026), Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Passenger car and light lorry, Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Theory tests with support, Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Before the test, Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Book, pay and cancel tests, Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Prices for tests and photos (updated 7 January 2026), Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.
Personbil och lätt lastbil (the test day, in Swedish), Trafikverket. Checked 4 November 2026.

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