First a student has to receive a valid learner’s license, to do this, the minimum age requirement is 16 years and the individual must be a legal resident of Sweden or a student there for a period of six months or more. After completing a risk education course as well as passing theoretical knowledge and practical driving tests, he or she is eligible for a driver’s license.
Private practice driving is done with a licensed supervisor present, and both the supervisor and the trainee driver are required to attend a basic orientation course.
The learner's permit enables one to drive with an instructor, whilst in the case of private tuition, both the doer and the learner are required to have completed the introductory training course within the last five years. Supervised practice is the situation when the instructor has a permit and the learner drives a vehicle with the 'ÖVNINGSKÖR' sign explaining that the person is getting training and has to remain under the instructor (Transportstyrelsen).
Before a license is issued, two stages of risk education are mandatory. These deal with topics such as the risk of impairment while driving and various other precautions. An individual must pass both the theoretical and practical components of the driving test in order to qualify for the driving license. Such applicants can meet these requirements through accredited driving schools or on their own.
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The driver’s license itself only gives individuals the right to drive vehicles weighing no more than 3.5 tonnes. However, those with no driving experience or holding a driving license issued by any other EEA country may surrender their driving license for a Swedish driving license. This well thought out and organized procedure guarantees that every driver is equipped with appropriate knowledge of the tasks expected of him or her.
For other information regarding the requirements and the process for follow the link for further requirements and the process for application to people with a driving license exchange in Sweden (Transportstyrelsen).
