Speed limit signs at the start line of the skid pan in Landvetter
Category B · Theory

Risk education part 1 – car

Risk education part 1 is the theory part of the mandatory Swedish risk education for a category B licence. In about 3.5 hours we cover how alcohol, drugs, fatigue and risky behaviour affect your driving. Taught in English, no prior knowledge required.

What the course covers

According to the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), part 1 is about alcohol and drugs, fatigue in traffic and other risky behaviour. It is an instructor-led group session built on discussion and real examples, not on rules or exams. You pass by taking part in the whole session and reaching all the course goals.

Quick facts: classroom theory, about 3.5 hours excluding breaks, 600 kr, category B.

Valid until the day you get your licence, at most five years.

Who can attend

Anyone getting a Swedish category B licence. You do not need a learner permit, and you do not need to be enrolled at a driving school. Both part 1 and part 2 must be completed before you take the theory test and the driving test, in any order.

On the day

  1. Arrive 15 minutes early with valid photo ID (BankID is not accepted).
  2. The course is held at our facility in Landvetter, Grepetjärn 101, Härryda.
  3. When you have passed, we report it to the Swedish Transport Agency. Nothing to send in yourself.

Want both parts in one day? See the combo course.

Three white training cars at Landvetter Halkbana
The Bromsa (brake) sign on the track
The training track in Landvetter seen from the hill

Questions about Risk 1

How long is Risk 1?

About 3.5 hours excluding breaks.

What does Risk 1 cost?

Risk education part 1 for car costs 600 kr. You pay when you book.

Do I need a learner permit?

No. You do not need a learner permit (körkortstillstånd) and no prior knowledge is required.

Is there a test?

No. You pass by taking part in the whole session and reaching all the course goals.

How long is it valid?

Until the day you get your licence, or at most five years from the course date.

What should I bring?

Valid photo ID (BankID is not accepted). Arrive 15 minutes before the start.

Do I need a learner permit (körkortstillstånd) to attend?

No. You do not need a learner permit for either part. For Risk 2 you do need good driving experience, since you drive on your own.

How long is the course valid?

Until the day you get your licence, or at most five years from the course date.

Do I have to do Risk 1 before Risk 2?

No, the order is up to you. Both parts must be completed before you take the theory test and the driving test.

I am coming by bus, how do I get the last bit?

We pick you up at the bus stop Stora Övattnet (stop B) about 15 minutes before the course starts. Bus 300 towards Kinna from Gothenburg stops there.

What is required to pass?

Taking part in the whole session and reaching all the course goals. ID and sobriety are checked before the course starts. Missing ID, arriving late or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs means you are refused without a refund.

Can I reschedule or cancel?

Yes, our courses can be rescheduled. You cancel or reschedule through your login in the customer portal. Online purchases have a 14-day right of withdrawal as long as the service has not started.

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