To get a driver’s license, you need to pass a theory test and the driving test. The theory test consists of 70 questions dealing with traffic rules, the car and signs. You need to pass 56 questions to get a driver’s license.
How well do you know the traffic rules?
Here are 10 questions and answers about traffic rules.
1. What does it mean if this light is on on the instrument panel?Instrument panel. Photo: Private
A. The dipped beam is on
B. The main beam is on
C. The fog lights are on
Correct answer: High beam is on.
2. Can you lose your driver’s license if you drive against the duty to stop? Stop sign. Photo: Nora Lorek/TT
A. Yes
B. No
Correct answer: Yes.
3. What does this sign mean? Road sign. Photo: VÄGVERKET/TT
A. You are approaching a ferry
B. You are approaching a congestion charge/toll
C. You drive on a road that costs money
Correct answer: You are approaching a congestion charge/toll
4. What is not included in the curb weight of the car?
A. The driver
B. Spare wheel belonging to the vehicle
C. The cargo
Correct answer: The load.
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5. What does this sign mean? Parking sign. Photo: Henrik Holmberg / TT
A. You may park for a maximum of 4 hours between 00:00 and 24:00 on weekdays. There is a parking fee.
B. You may park for a maximum of 4 hours between 00:00 and 24:00 every day. There is a parking fee.
C. You can park between 00:00 and 24:00 every day but pay a fee for 4 hours.
Correct answer: You may park for a maximum of 4 hours between 00:00 and 24:00 on weekdays. There is a parking fee.
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6. What does the sign mean? No parking sign. Photo: FREDRIK PERSSON
A. You can park here.
B. You may park here to load and unload the vehicle.
C. You must not stop the car here.
Correct answer: You may park here to load and unload the vehicle.
7. What does it mean if this light is on on the instrument panel?Instrument panel. Photo: Private
A. The fog lights are on
B. The light is not on
C. The dipped beam is on
Correct answer: The dipped beam is on
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8. What applies at an intersection without signs?
A. Whoever drives on the main road has priority
B. Right hand rule
C. Whoever gets there first gets priority.
Correct answer: Right-hand rule
9. What applies here? Road sign. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT
A. You are obliged to turn in 150 metres
B. The others have an obligation to turn in 150 metres
C. You are obliged to turn now, then there will be a new road in 150 metres
Correct answer: You are obliged to turn in 150 metres.
10. During what period do you have to have winter tires?
A. December 1 to March 1, if it is winter ground
B. 1 November to 1 March, if it is winter ground
C. December 1 to March 31, if it is winter ground
Correct answer: 1 December to 31 March, if it is winter ground
The questions come from iDriving license, Sundbyberg Traffic School and The Swedish Transport Administration.
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