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How long do you have to pass the driving test after passing the theory test?

We make the journey towards your driver's license as easy and smooth as possible by answering all your questions. Learn how long a passed theory test is valid.

How long is the theory test valid before the driving test?

When you pass the theory test (knowledge test) for a category B driving license, you have a limited time frame to take your practical driving test. It is important to know how long the theory test remains valid so that you can plan your training effectively.

How long is a passed theory test valid?

A passed theory test for a category B driving license is valid for four months. During this period, you must take and pass your driving test.

If you do not pass the theory test, you are not allowed to take the driving test. In that case, you must book a new theory test and obtain a passing result before you can take the driving test.

Learn more about the theory test and how to prepare for it here.

What happens if the theory test expires before the driving test?

If you have not taken and passed your driving test within four months, you must retake the theory test before booking a new driving test.

To avoid this, it is important to carefully plan your driving education and book your tests well in advance.

Learn more about how the Swedish Transport Administration's driving tests work.

How long does the driving test take?

The practical driving test for a category B license takes approximately 45 minutes, including a safety check and driving in traffic.

Read more about what happens during the driving test here.

Prepare properly – increase your chances of success

If you want the best possible chance of passing both the theory test and the driving test, it is crucial to take your training seriously. Simply memorizing questions is not enough – you need to understand traffic rules, risk situations, and how to handle the car in practice.

Teoricentralen offers a complete training tool where you can study driving theory, practice test questions, and prepare in the way that the Swedish Transport Administration assesses you. By using a structured learning platform, you gain a deeper understanding and become more confident in both the theory test and the driving test.

Discover Teoricentralen's digital theory training here.

Summary

Once you have passed your theory test, you have four months to take your driving test. If the validity period expires before you pass the driving test, you must retake the theory test before you can book a new driving test.

To avoid unnecessary delays, it is important to plan your driving education well in advance.

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