Question 1

What is a taxi driver licence and why do I need it?

Accepted Answer

The taxi driver licence (taxiförarlegitimation, TFL) is the proof required to drive a taxi professionally in Sweden. It shows that you meet the requirements for driving ability, health and good conduct. Without it you may not work as a taxi driver.

Question 2

Who issues the licence and where do I take the tests?

Accepted Answer

The licence itself is issued by the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen). You take the knowledge tests and the driving test at the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). Once the tests are passed, you apply for the licence at Transportstyrelsen.

Question 3

Is an ordinary category B licence enough to drive a taxi?

Accepted Answer

No. A valid category B licence is a basic requirement, but driving a taxi for payment also requires a taxi driver licence. You must have held a B licence for at least two years, or hold a category D licence.

Question 4

What requirements must I meet?

Accepted Answer

You must be at least 20 years old, have held a category B licence for at least two years (or hold a D licence), pass Trafikverket's two knowledge tests and the driving test, hold a valid medical certificate, and be judged suitable regarding good conduct. All parts must be met before Transportstyrelsen can issue the licence.

Question 5

How old do I have to be?

Accepted Answer

At least 20. The age limit was lowered from 21 to 20 on 1 January 2025, so older information stating 21 is no longer correct.

Question 6

How long must I have held a driving licence?

Accepted Answer

You must have held a valid category B licence for at least two years, counted from its date of issue. A category D (bus) licence meets the requirement directly.

Question 7

Do I need a medical and eyesight certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You must meet the medical requirements, including eyesight, and the doctor sends a medical certificate digitally to Transportstyrelsen. Book the medical examination in good time, as the certificate is needed for the application.

Question 8

Can entries in the criminal record stop me?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. Part of the assessment concerns good conduct, and Transportstyrelsen judges your suitability. A single older minor offence is not necessarily a barrier, but serious or repeated crimes can lead to rejection.

Question 9

Do I need to know Swedish?

Accepted Answer

The tests are given in Swedish without translation, so you need to be able to read and understand the Swedish test text. Our course has a six-language interface and explanations in Swedish and Turkish, which helps you build the Swedish terminology.

Question 10

How is the taxi exam structured?

Accepted Answer

The exam consists of two theoretical knowledge tests and one practical driving test. Knowledge test 1 covers safety and behaviour, knowledge test 2 covers legislation. You take the driving test after the theory is complete.

Question 11

What is in knowledge test 1 (safety and behaviour)?

Accepted Answer

Test 1 has 65 scored questions and a 50-minute time limit; at least 48 correct are needed to pass. It covers eight subjects: navigation, driving economy, environment, safety, passenger interaction, illnesses and disabilities, work environment and vehicle knowledge.

Question 12

What is in knowledge test 2 (legislation)?

Accepted Answer

Test 2 has 46 scored questions and a 50-minute time limit; at least 34 correct are needed to pass. It is split into two equal parts: taxi traffic legislation and general traffic legislation.

Question 13

What is required to pass?

Accepted Answer

Test 1 requires at least 48 of 65 correct and test 2 at least 34 of 46. Each test is passed separately, so you can pass one and retake the other.

Question 14

Are there questions that do not count?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Besides the scored questions, each test contains trial questions that do not affect your result – 5 in test 1 and 4 in test 2. You cannot tell which they are, so answer every question carefully.

Question 15

Must I take the tests in a certain order or on the same day?

Accepted Answer

No. You choose the order yourself and can take the tests on the same day or on separate occasions. Many people take one test at a time.

Question 16

What is the six-month rule?

Accepted Answer

Both tests must be passed within six months of your first passed test. If the time runs out you must retake the test whose validity has expired, so plan the tests to fit within that window.

Question 17

What is in the driving test?

Accepted Answer

The driving test is practical and includes vehicle checks, safe driving and passenger safety over roughly 35 minutes of driving. You must show that you can give the passenger an efficient, comfortable and safe journey.

Question 18

Can I use my own car for the driving test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the car is suitable and meets the requirements. If you have no suitable car of your own, you can hire Trafikverket's car for an additional fee.

Question 19

How long are passed tests valid?

Accepted Answer

Passed knowledge tests may not be older than three years when you apply for the licence, and a passed driving test may not be older than one year. Apply in good time after passing.

Question 20

What is navigation and map reading in the exam?

Accepted Answer

Navigation is one of the eight subjects in test 1 and has about 10 questions. You calculate map scale and distances and choose suitable routes – an area where practising calculation questions makes a big difference.

Question 21

How do I book the tests and how long are the waiting times?

Accepted Answer

You book the tests at Trafikverket. Waiting times can be long in some areas, so book early and study both tests in parallel while you wait.

Question 22

Do I need to be photographed before the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You are photographed at a driving test office and the photo goes on your licence. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the test and bring valid ID.

Question 23

How do I apply for the licence itself?

Accepted Answer

Once you have passed both knowledge tests and the driving test, you apply for the taxi driver licence at Transportstyrelsen. Your medical certificates and suitability are checked as part of the application.

Question 24

What do the tests cost?

Accepted Answer

As a 2026 guide: the knowledge test costs about SEK 420 per part, the driving test about SEK 1,000 in daytime and the photo around SEK 125. The medical certificate is not a fixed fee and varies between providers. Always check current fees at Trafikverket before booking.

Question 25

Do retakes cost extra?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every new test occasion costs the full fee, for both knowledge and driving tests. That is why being properly prepared before you book pays off.

Question 26

Roughly what does the whole licence cost?

Accepted Answer

Expect around SEK 3,500–4,100 in authority and healthcare costs if you pass all tests on the first attempt, plus any course. Retakes and rebookings are the most common extra cost.

Question 27

Which test is the hardest?

Accepted Answer

Legislation (test 2) is usually felt to be the hardest and the one most people fail. At the same time, test 1 has more subjects and requires broader knowledge. Spend extra time on legislation but do not neglect the eight subjects in test 1.

Question 28

Why do people fail – what are the most common mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Common mistakes are studying only legislation, never practising under time pressure, confusing the authorities, using outdated facts (e.g. that the age limit is 21 or that there are three tests) and booking the test too early. Practise realistically and stick to current information.

Question 29

Are your questions the same as on the real exam?

Accepted Answer

No. Trafikverket's exam questions are confidential and no one may reproduce them. Our questions are built on the same knowledge requirements, the same regulation (TSFS 2021:119) and the same format. When you consistently reach around 90% with us, you are well prepared.

Question 30

Can I study in my own language?

Accepted Answer

The interface is available in twelve languages – Swedish, English, Turkish, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Kurdish, Persian, Urdu, Somali and Tigrinya – and explanations are in Swedish and Turkish. The exam questions themselves are shown in Swedish, because the real exam is only given in Swedish.

Question 31

Does the membership renew automatically?

Accepted Answer

No. You pay once and access ends automatically when the period is over – no hidden subscriptions and no automatic renewal.

Question 32

How does KörkortAkademi.se help me pass?

Accepted Answer

You get course chapters for all ten subject areas, a large question bank, exam simulations with the same setup as Trafikverket, audio support and progress tracking – for both tests. Everything is built to help you pass on the first attempt.

Question 33

Do I have to attend a driving school, or can I study on my own?

Accepted Answer

There is no requirement to attend a driving school for the knowledge tests – many people study the theory on their own. Structured material like KörkortAkademi.se, with a question bank and mock exams, will take you a long way. The driving test requires driving experience, but the theory itself can be passed through self-study.

Question 34

What is the difference between a taxi driver's licence and a taxi traffic permit?

Accepted Answer

The taxi driver's licence (taxiförarlegitimation) is a personal proof that you as a driver need in order to drive a taxi. A taxi traffic permit (taxitrafiktillstånd) is a permit that the company running the taxi business must hold. As an employed driver, you need the licence, not the permit.

Question 35

How many practice questions does KörkortAkademi.se contain?

Accepted Answer

The course has over 600 practice questions across all ten subject areas, plus seven full mock exams. The questions follow the same requirements and format as Trafikverket's tests, but they are our own – not the confidential official exam questions.

Question 36

Does KörkortAkademi.se work on mobile and tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform is built mobile-first and works equally well on your phone, tablet and computer. You can practise wherever you are – on the bus, on a break or at home.

Question 37

Can I use KörkortAkademi.se offline?

Accepted Answer

The platform is a progressive web app (PWA) that you can add to your home screen. Once the page has loaded, much of the content can be used even with a weak connection or none at all.

Question 38

How long does it take to finish studying for the test?

Accepted Answer

It varies with your prior knowledge, but many people need a few weeks of regular study. A couple of sessions a week, mixing course chapters with question practice and mock exams, is usually enough to get into exam shape.

Question 39

What happens if I fail one part of the test?

Accepted Answer

You book a new test slot and retake the part you failed. A passed part remains valid, so you only need to redo the one you didn't pass – but remember the six-month rule.

Question 40

How many times can I retake a test?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts, but each retake costs the full test fee. That's why it pays to be well prepared before you book.

Question 41

How much time do I have for each part of the test?

Accepted Answer

You have 50 minutes for each part. So delprov 1 (safety and behaviour) and delprov 2 (legislation) have 50 minutes each.

Question 42

May I use a calculator or other aids during the test?

Accepted Answer

No, you answer the questions without your own aids. Calculation questions, for example about driving economy, are designed to be solved in your head or with simple estimation – so it's worth practising that type of question in advance.

Question 43

What happens after I have passed all the tests?

Accepted Answer

Once both knowledge tests and the driving test are passed, you apply for the licence itself from Transportstyrelsen, which also needs a valid medical certificate and an approved photo. Only then is the taxi driver's licence issued.

Question 44

How long does it take to get the licence after passing the tests?

Accepted Answer

Processing time at Transportstyrelsen varies. Make sure your medical certificate and photo are in place when you apply, to make it smoother – check the current processing time with Transportstyrelsen.

Question 45

Do I need to renew the taxi driver's licence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the licence is valid for a limited period and needs to be renewed at regular intervals. Check the current validity period and renewal conditions with Transportstyrelsen.

Question 46

How do the mock exams in KörkortAkademi.se work?

Accepted Answer

The mock exams are built like the real test: delprov 1 and delprov 2 separately, with the correct number of questions, subject distribution, time limit and pass mark. That way you train both the content and the exam situation.

Question 47

Can I track my statistics and weak areas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can see your accuracy per subject, which areas need more practice and your progress over time. That lets you spend your time where it does the most good.

Question 48

Can I switch language in the course whenever I want?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can change the interface language at any time. Remember that the actual exam questions at Trafikverket are only given in Swedish, so it's wise to also practise with the Swedish text.

Question 49

Is the taxi driver's licence valid throughout Sweden?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The taxi driver's licence is national and valid across the whole country – it is not limited to a particular municipality or region.

Question 50

How often is the course content updated?

Accepted Answer

We review the material continuously against current requirements and regulations, including TSFS 2021:119. If rules or fees change, we update the course chapters and questions accordingly.

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