The real test has 70 questions in 50 minutes. You need 56 correct (80%) to pass.
Reasons why it is appropriate to pass the person immediately:
The sign is erected at the entrances to the area and applies up to the point where the sign E21, end of zone, is erected or it is otherwise clearly indicated that the instructions on the sign no longer apply. Within the area, there may be deviations from the instructions on the sign. These deviations are indicated through other road signs and additional panels. The instructions on the sign also apply after such deviation without the sign being repeated.
If you wave over a pedestrian, that person may have a false sense of security and think “Okay, the driver sees me, now I can cross safely and start thinking about something else”. What the pedestrian is forgetting is that there may be other drivers that are not so observant. If the pedestrian is not looking and another car does not stop, a problem arises.
Never wave over pedestrians.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 50
During roadworks, temporary orange signs are erected.
Follow the orange road signs […] They take priority over regular instructions.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 83
Stop. A vehicle may not pass the stop line or, in the absence of such, the signal. A signal with an arrow outline only applies to the direction or directions indicated by the arrow.
The red light also applies to the cyclist, since she is on the regular road. The stop line is broken in front of the bicycle lane so that cyclists can get in front of the cars and prepare their continued journey safely (instead of standing wobbling in between the cars).
Why should I know this to drive a car?
It is good to be aware of how other road users may act. If you, for example, are sitting in your car on one of the crossing roads, you do not need to remember to give way to the cyclists, as they are obligated to stop at the red light.
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Roof boxes and rails create an unnecessary air resistance and slows the car down. A roof box can increase fuel consumption by more than a decilitre each 10 kilometres.Swedish Transport Administration
The road user shall show particular consideration to children, elderly, school traffic wardens and people with visible disabilities or illnesses that constitute an obstacle for them in traffic.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
This must not be read as a pass to act ruthlessly towards everyone else, but rather you shall be considerate towards everyone and especially towards these groups.
Winter road conditions are considered to exist when there is snow, ice, slush or frost on some part of the road.Swedish Transport Agency
The lateral force is the centripetal force. It increases quadratically (to the power of 2) in relation to the speed.
How many times faster is the speed? Answer: 3 times greater speed.
How many times greater is the centripetal force? Answer: 32 = 3 × 3 = 9, i.e. the centripetal force is nine times greater.
On 20 May 2018, the old system with the last digit in the registration number was discontinued.
New inspection rules as of 20 May 2018:
To simplify, a car older than 5 years must be inspected every year. It is recommended to schedule an inspection the same month every year and treat the 2 extra months as a margin of safety.
Please note that the last day for inspection is always the last day of the month. This is because you start counting the month after the most recent inspection.
The tow cable must be marked “if the distance between the vehicles exceeds 2.0 metres.” (Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance)
A class II moped is a vehicle with two, three or four wheels that is constructed for a speed not exceeding 25 km/hour.Swedish Transport Agency
A prohibition of left turns has been deemed not to also entail an automatic prohibition on making a U-turn. […] According to the Court of Appeal […] a left turn and a U-turn must in principle be considered as two separate manoeuvres, which is highlighted by the fact that they are prohibited by different prohibitory signs.Svea Court of Appeal
This prohibition applies to the junction or similar location before or in which the sign is erected. The sign may relate to several junctions. In that case the distance is indicated on an additional panel. The symbol is adapted to the conditions of the location.
This prohibition applies to the junction or similar location before or in which the sign is erected. The sign may relate to several junctions. In that case the distance is indicated on an additional panel. The symbol is specific to the conditions at the location.
A vehicle may not with any wheel drive on an obstruction marking or across a solid line. If particular caution is observed, however, exceptions can be made from this rule if […] it is required for the vehicle to be able to pass an obstruction on the road.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
The sign indicates a ring road or equivalent. The sign may be supplemented with a designation or similar. No other colour may be used.
This sign indicates that a one-way road is turning into a road with traffic in both directions.
But the sign does not mean “End of central barrier”, does it?
The question is not asking the exact meaning of the sign, but what the consequence of the sign will be.
When a driver intends to pull away from a curb or turn around, turn off, change lanes or move the car sideways in any way not considered insignificant, the driver shall use their indicator to show their intention.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
You are always obligated to indicate a turn, even if there are lane selection arrows. If you do not indicate, you may confuse the other road users around you. Oncoming drivers cannot see the arrows on the road.
As of 1994, there is no lead at all in the petrol.Swedish Transport Agency
The only legal requirement is the roadworthiness test.
However, you are recommended to follow the manufacturer’s service instructions.
A driving licence shall be revoked […] if the licence holder is unfit to have a driving licence due to being unreliable in terms of sobriety.Driving Licence Act
Doubts about sobriety refers primarily to situations where a licence holder has been reported for intoxication, for example having been taken into care in accordance with the Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (1976:511) etc. On the other hand, dependency or abuse of alcohol, narcotics, medications or other drugs also constitutes a medical obstacle to being issued a driving licence, pursuant to the current regulations on medical requirements for driving licences etc. Doubts about sobriety therefore refers to a situation where the licence holder has been reported for intoxication but where this does not indicate a medical obstacle to being issued a driving licence.The Riksdag
Perception, the fundamental function used by all living beings to become aware of relevant aspects of the world around them and to put themselves in relation to it.Nationalencyklopedin
This marking indicates the line that a vehicle should not pass when the driver is observing the obligation to give way.
This marking indicates a speed bump, gutter or similar obstacle.
This marking indicates that there is an obligation to give way or to stop further down the road.
The signs indicate that the vehicle may only be driven in the direction of the arrow or, in the case of two arrows, in either arrow’s direction. The symbol is adapted to the conditions of the location.
The signs are to be interpreted as: “A bus in regular service is free to choose route. All other must however turn left.”
Note: The situation in the picture consists of a junction where the road straight on leads to a quieter street with residential buildings and a bus stop. The smaller street is a shortcut, so in order to prevent everyone from taking this route, it has been decided that all vehicles apart from buses must take the detour to the left on the major road. This information is not relevant for being able to answer the question, but it may help you understand the reason for the sign.
Since the lines are not solid, you may cross them. Line width does not matter.
Each time you start your car cold, it increases both fuel consumption and emissions. Using an engine heater, you can save up to 1 dl of fuel every time you drive. The emissions during a journey of 6 km are reduced by 50–80 per cent if you have used a heater.Swedish Transport Administration
The sign also indicates that vehicles specified in Chapter 8, Section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276) are permitted to use the lane or carriageway, unless otherwise stated on an additional panel. If other vehicles are permitted to use the lane or carriageway, this is indicated through an additional panel.
The panel indicates when the directions on the road sign apply.
An additional panel underneath two or more road signs posted one on top of the other applies to all of these signs.Traffic Sign Ordinance
The form is mainly of interest to the insurance companies. The same information stated in the form can be noted down on a regular piece of paper. The form is just a template that makes it easier.
The signal indicates that the driver of the vehicle behind the police vehicle is to pull over to the side of the road and stop. The signal may be given using a stop paddle.
The police officers decide where you should stop. You do not know what they want. Perhaps inspect the tyres of your car. In that case, it would be inappropriate to stop right on the hard shoulder (due to the risk of being hit by another car).
This is an example of a so-called Spanish turn.
The sign provides preparatory information indicating that it is prohibited to turn in a junction, but that another direction can be chosen.
The device indicates the dividing point between a main carriageway and an exit road where there is a deceleration lane.
[…] you should not have more than 10–15 per cent above the recommended pressure. […] If you increase the pressure an extreme amount, you reach a point where the tyre starts to bulge out, and the surface touching the road is reduced. The traction is reduced and the wear increases heavily. If the air pressure is too high, there is also an impact on your comfort – the car starts to feel bumpy and rough.Swedish Transport Administration
This is a matter of making a reasonable assessment, as in many other traffic situations.
The correct answer is “More than 10,000 metres”. For simplicity, let’s say that the car uses 1 litre each 10 km (which is a lot). The tank is filled to approximately 25% (1/4).
If any of the lower ranges were correct, it would mean that the car’s fuel tank (not including the reserve tank) can fit approximately 4 litres, which is completely unreasonable (a regular medium-sized car has a tank of approx. 40 litres; even mopeds usually have a tank larger than 4 litres).
Another way of looking at it: Imagine that the tank contains 60 litres. There is 25% left. 60 × 0.25 or 60 / 4 = 15 litres. If any other alternative than “More than 10,000 metres” was correct, it would mean that the car consumes more than 1.5 litres/km, which is completely unreasonable.
What does a remark that does not entail a follow-up test mean?Bilprovningen
The problem must be rectified as soon as possible. The vehicle must not be used more than is necessary in order to rectify the problem. If a previously noted problem remains at the next inspection, it will result in a remark with a requirement for a follow-up test.
Things that do not need to be rectified will not lead to a remark.
A driver who is obliged to stop or is stopping at a traffic signal shall stop at the stop line. In the absence of a stop line, the driver shall stop right before the signal or before driving onto the intersecting road, route or track area.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
You are obligated to stop in the other alternatives too, but this is not referred to as a “mandatory stop”.
The sign only applies to train drivers (see the railway on the left). There is no road sign like the one in the picture.
When you drive over the lines, they will make a noise. Should you be inattentive and tired, the idea is that the sound will rouse you.
At the same time as measures are to be taken to prevent accidents, the road transport system must be designed with consideration to the insight that people make mistakes and that traffic accidents can therefore not be completely avoided. There is no such thing as a perfect person. Vision Zero accepts that accidents occur, but not that they result in serious personal injury.Swedish Transport Administration
A mistake is something that by definition is not intentional. Even a traffic instructor with twenty years of experience can make a mistake. Comparative case: There is a global food shortage. An easy solution would be to teach people not to eat food. However, this is impossible since it is in people’s nature to eat. The solution is instead to develop better methods for producing food.
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Traffic signals always take priority over stop signs:
As the traffic signal ranks higher than a road sign, you do not have to stop at the sign when the traffic signal is working. The stop sign has been posted to regulate traffic when the traffic signal is broken.
Light lorry […] total weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes.Act on road traffic definitions
The stop line is placed so that you are able to stop right before it. However, you may not stop on it or past it. Stopping too far before is not good since it may limit your range of visibility.
A heavy lorry is permitted to drive at a maximum speed of 90 km/h on motorways and clearways and a maximum 80 km/h on all other roads.
Since the sign does not indicate that this is a motorway or clearway, the applicable speed is 80 km/h.
In the dark it is better to drive closer to the middle of the road (keep left in the lane), since it is more difficult to see what is happening along the edges, for example, if an animal jumps out.
If you encounter an oncoming car, however, you should move a little to the right to reduce the risk of a head-on collision.
Note: Keeping left in the lane often more or less means the same position as driving close to the middle of the carriageway. See the definitions:
A vehicle may not stop […] in a junction or within a distance of ten metres from an intersecting carriageway’s nearest outer edge.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
What is “stopping” according to the law?
Stopping a vehicle means bringing it to a standstill in a way which:Swedish Transport Agency
- is not done to avoid danger
- is not the result of traffic conditions, or
- does not constitute parking.
Unloading the car is not included in the exceptions = it is always prohibited to unload the car where stopping is not allowed.
A has a separate lane for turning traffic, which reduces the risk of rear-end collisions (the traffic continuing straight remains on the right).
Heavy traffic means that you cannot plan your driving. It leads to more braking and tempo changes. Each time the traffic flow forces you to stop, change gears, slow down or accelerate, your fuel consumption increases compared to if you were driving along at your own pace.
In 2019 there were 64,930 wildlife accidents according to the National Wildlife Accident Council.
The emissions can be reduced, for example with the help of purification techniques such as particle filters.Swedish Transport Administration
The summer […] On hot sunny days, the tar in the asphalt may rise to the surface and make it slippery.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 168
The tricky part here is the word “treacherous”. Defined in Nationalencyklopedin as: “more complex or dangerous than it appears to be.”
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When driving a private car […] you are required to have winter tyres […] 1 December–31 March, in case of winter conditions.Swedish Transport Agency
This means that there is no legal requirement to have winter tyres in case of ice and snow on 1 April. The wording “in case of winter road conditions” is only applicable in the period 1 December–31 March. Otherwise, it would say something like: “requirement for winter tyres during the period 1 December–31 March or in case of winter road conditions”.
The sign indicates a junction where the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 18 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276) apply.
The sign indicates a junction where drivers of vehicles on connecting roads are obliged to give way or stop. The symbol is adapted to the conditions of the location.
This sign indicates that a one-way road is turning into a road with traffic in both directions.
On a pedestrian street and in a home zone, the following applies. […] Vehicles may not be driven faster than walking speed.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
Note the difference between Pedestrian street (as used in the question) and Foot path (the sign below it).
This sign indicates a path intended for pedestrians only.
Where Foot path (D5) has been posted, you are not allowed to drive.
Since it is daylight and the surrounding area is relatively open, it is good to drive close to the right edge. The cars behind can then more easily and safely overtake, while at the same time the margins for the oncoming vehicles are increased.
There are no exceptions for reversing.
This is a so-called Spanish turn, which means that you are allowed to turn off towards Herrängen, but that you must take the detour to the right and then cross the road. It is viewed as the safest option to cross the road rather than to make a left turn.
The following sign is probably erected beforehand:
The sign provides preparatory information indicating that it is prohibited to turn in a junction, but that another direction can be chosen.
Priority road signs are usually posted after a junction, but this does not matter in this case, as the question is asking whether the priority road ends. It only ends after the sign. As additional proof of this, there is a give way line at A:
This marking indicates the line that a vehicle should not pass when the driver is observing the obligation to give way.
The marking provides information, warning or instruction of importance to the road user.
The marking indicates the maximum permitted speed.
The road markings themselves do not indicate that they only apply during certain times. If you only see the road markings, assume that they apply all days and times.
On a pedestrian street and in a home zone, the following applies.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
- Vehicles may not be driven faster than walking speed.
- Vehicles may not be parked in any place other than specially designated parking spots.
- Vehicle drivers must give way to pedestrians.
The registration certificate states that there are 5 seats (S.1). This includes the driver’s seat.
In other words, the car may carry 1 driver and 4 passengers.
A person travelling with a means of transportation that they are not driving.Nationalencyklopedin, on passengers
Connect the heater for one and a half hours if the temperature is below −15°.Swedish Transport Administration
The signs indicate the distance to a level crossing in a three-bar system. The sign with the three bars is, except for in densely populated areas, erected under one of the following signs; A35, Level crossing with gates, A36, Level crossing without gates, or A37, Junction with tramway line. The sign with two bars indicates that it is two-thirds the distance to the level crossing and the sign with one bar indicates the last third of the distance.
Since 2019, the last character on a number plate can be a letter. Example: ABC 12A.
Also, there are personalised number plates:
The number plate shall have no less than two and no more than seven characters with a blank space counting as one character. The combination of characters may consist of digits or letters – or of both digits and letters. You may use all the letters of the alphabet.Swedish Transport Agency
Also note that if the number plate is personalised, the car still has its original vehicle registration number (e.g. ABC 123).
The sign indicates dangers other than such that can be indicated with some other warning sign. The nature of the danger is specified on an additional panel.
The sign indicates an area for commerce.
Half of the fatal single-vehicle accidents are linked to alcohol.Swedish Transport Administration
A number of factors come into play: how much you weigh, your health, whether you are a man or a woman.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 210
Women are often smaller than men, which means they have a lower tolerance of alcohol as the alcohol is distributed over a smaller body volume. But even if a man and a woman weigh the same, the woman will have a lower alcohol tolerance than the man. Part of the explanation for this is that the man’s body has a lower proportion of fatty tissue and a higher proportion of water.The Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs
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