Introductory course requirement for private practice driving abolished in Sweden

The requirement for an introductory course for private practice driving has been mandatory for supervisors and students since 2006.

According to the government, the course requirement has been a barrier to private practice driving and has limited the opportunity for students to practise driving with several different instructors.

In April of this year, the Riksdag voted through a legislative amendment that removes the training requirement.

However, both the supervisor and the student must meet other requirements. The person who will supervise must be 24 years old, have had a driving licence for at least five of the last ten years, and submit an application to the Swedish Transport Agency.

The student must in turn have a valid driving licence, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.