Can I take the theory test in English?

Yes. Book category B theory in British English (or another of the 15 translations) in Trafikverket’s booking service. The driving test is still in Swedish.

How long is a passed theory test valid?

Four months if you pass before 19 August 2026. One year if you pass on or after that date. Pass the driving test inside the window.

Are MinKörkort questions the real exam?

No. The official bank is secret. We write original English practice in the same shape (65 scored questions, 50 minutes, pass 52) so you can train the timing and the five areas.

Full guide

Kunskapsprov

Swedish theory test in English

The official knowledge test can be taken in English. The signs, högerregeln, and much of the wording are still Swedish — that is what you have to learn.

Theory test (kunskapsprov)

Trafikverket runs the test at a computer with a touch screen. You get headphones (spoken questions in Swedish only) and a calculator. After ID check and a short film, you have 50 minutes.

Questions: 70 multiple choice, one correct each
Scored: 65 (5 trial questions do not count)
Pass: 52 correct
Time: 50 minutes
Fee (B): 420 kr day / 520 kr after 18:00 and weekends
Photo: 120 kr at your first theory visit

The scored questions cover five areas. A given paper can vary a little; the mix below is the usual shape of a 65-question test.

Area	Typical share of 65
Traffic rules (including signs)	about 32
Road safety	about 16
Vehicle knowledge and manoeuvring	about 7
Environment	about 5
You as a driver (judgement, alcohol, tiredness)	about 5

Official area names follow Trafikverket. Question counts are the usual exam mix used in Swedish B prep — not a guarantee for every paper.

Both risk parts must be valid when you sit the test.
You are photographed before your first theory test. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Valid ID is required. If you have none, someone else may certify your identity under Trafikverket’s rules.
If you are under 18 when you book, you must pay at least 25 hours before the start or the booking is cancelled.
You get pass or fail on screen immediately. You see which areas were weak — not which questions you missed. The bank is reused, so leaking items would make later tests unfair.
One attempt per day for the same licence category.
Practice questions online are never the official items. Trafikverket says this explicitly.

Validity change: if you pass theory before 19 August 2026, it is valid for four months. If you pass on or after 19 August 2026, it is valid for one year. You must pass the driving test inside that window or you retake theory.

Languages and extra support

Category B theory can be booked in 15 languages. You pick the language when you book and can switch to Swedish during the test. The driving test is conducted in Swedish. If you do not speak Swedish, watch Trafikverket’s information film in another language before you start.

Translated theory languages: Albanian, Arabic (MSA), Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, English (British), Finnish, French, German, Persian (Farsi), Russian, Somali, Sorani, Spanish, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish.

Need more time, an oral test, or an interpreter? Apply to Trafikverket with a professional statement (for example a special-needs teacher, psychologist, or SFI teacher).
An interpreter test for B is 100 minutes, in a separate room.
If your language is already one of the 15, book the translated test rather than an interpreter unless you have a documented extra need.

Common questions

Can I take the theory test in English?: Yes. Book category B theory in British English (or another of the 15 translations) in Trafikverket’s booking service. The driving test is still in Swedish.
How long is a passed theory test valid?: Four months if you pass before 19 August 2026. One year if you pass on or after that date. Pass the driving test inside the window.
Are MinKörkort questions the real exam?: No. The official bank is secret. We write original English practice in the same shape (65 scored questions, 50 minutes, pass 52) so you can train the timing and the five areas.

Official sources

Public rules change. Fees, validity windows, and booking rules come from Trafikverket and Transportstyrelsen. Always confirm on their sites before you pay or book. This is not legal advice and not the official exam.

Last checked 2026-08-14