Medium-sized bus with trailer

What is the D1E license?

With a D1E license you are allowed to drive:

Medium-sized buses that are designed to transport a maximum of 16 passengers in addition to the driver and have a length between 5 and 8 meters.
Trailers without weight restrictions attached to these buses.

This license is particularly useful for:

Tourist trips: When additional luggage space is needed for smaller groups.
School buses with equipment: For transporting students together with larger equipment.
Association transport: When both passengers and heavy equipment need to be transported.

How do I apply for a driver's license permit?

To obtain a D1E licence, you need a driving licence for group 3. Here's how:

Apply via the Swedish Transport Agency Visit the Swedish Transport Agency's e-service for driving licences and fill out a health declaration.
Medical certificate A medical certificate is required to show that you meet the medical requirements. The certificate is sent directly to the Swedish Transport Agency by the doctor.

What does the training for D1E include?

The training for D1E licence includes both theory and practice:

Theoretical training

Vehicle knowledge: Knowledge of the design and function of buses and trailers.
Load securing: How to secure the load both in the bus and in the trailer.
Traffic safety: Identification and management of risks when driving with vehicle combinations.
Environment: Techniques for environmentally friendly driving and reduced fuel consumption.
Traffic regulations: Rules and regulations for driving with buses and trailers.

Practical training

Safety check: Systematic check of vehicles and trailers before driving.
Manoeuvring: Exercises in reversing, turning and parking with trailers.
Driving in traffic: Practical driving in different traffic environments to apply theoretical knowledge.

What is included in the knowledge test?

The knowledge test (theory test) is carried out by the Swedish Transport Administration and consists of:

Number of questions: 60 questions, of which 5 are test questions that do not count.
Pass result: At least 44 correct answers are required to pass.
Time limit: 40 minutes.

The test covers topics such as vehicle knowledge, load securing, traffic regulations and the environment.

What is included in the driving test?

The driving test consists of three parts:

Safety check You show that you can carry out a systematic check of the functions of both the bus and the trailer, including coupling.
Manoeuvring You demonstrate the ability to manoeuvre the vehicle combination, including reversing and parking.
Driving in traffic You drive in different traffic environments to show that you can handle the vehicle combination safely and efficiently.

What are the requirements and age limits?

To obtain a D1E driving licence, you must meet the following requirements:

Driving licence with D1 authorisation: You must already have a valid D1 driving licence.
Minimum age: 21 years (or 18 years if you have trained to drive passenger transport).
Driving license: You need a group 3 license.
Passed test: You must pass both the knowledge test and the driving test.

If D1E does not meet your needs, there are other options:

D1 – Medium bus: For buses without a heavy trailer.
D – Bus: For larger buses without a limit on the number of passengers or length.
DE – Bus with heavy trailer: For large buses with a heavy trailer.

You can read more about these qualifications on their respective pages.

Find a driving school near you

Teoricentralen collaborates with driving schools all over Sweden that offer training for medium-sized buses with a heavy trailer. Our affiliated driving schools will help you become a safe and competent driver. Use our search feature to find a driving school near you and start your journey towards a D1E license today!