The learner’s permit and supervisor training (introduction course) 

Learner’s permit

To start driving lessons and to take the practical test, you need a valid learner's permit, whether it's your first license or another type of licence (e.g., motorcycle, bus).

Certain factors like criminal records, drug/alcohol history, or some medical conditions can affect your eligibility to getting this permit. Examples for not getting a learner’s permit can include severe ADHD/ADD, certain diseases, illegal drug use, or severe past traffic violations.

To obtain the permit, you'll need to do a vision test (about 200 SEK), but the permit itself is free. Some opticians and driving schools can digitally submit test results to the Swedish Transport Agency, which can speed up the process.

When applying, you need to provide your personal details and complete a 16-question health declaration, this you can do on the Swedish Transport Agency’s website.

Note that you must always carry the permit with you during driving lessons.

Supervisor training (introduction course)

To take private driving lessons, both the supervisor and student must complete a supervisor training (or introduction course), which is valid for 5 years after completion.

The cost of this training is around 400 to 600 SEK per person and the duration is at least 3 hours. The minimum age for participating this training is 15 years and 9 months.

A supervisor must:

- be at least 24 years old

- have a valid Swedish or EES driving license

- have attended the course in the last 5 years

- have held the license for 5 years in the past 10 years

A supervisor can supervise up to 5 students but must be approved for each individually. The supervisor and student don’t need to attend the course together but it's recommended.

Note that the supervisor must have attend the training before submitting their application. This course is available at most driving schools.

However, even if someone meets the supervisor requirements, that person can still be denied if for instance:

- His/Her license was revoked for more than three months in the last three years due to serious traffic violations (e.g. severe speeding)

- His/Her license was revoked in the last three years due to drunk driving, serious crimes, or if he/she is considered unreliable regarding sobriety

- His/Her license was valid in the last three years but under conditions with a breathalyzer lock

- He/She already has approvals for five other students

Examples of what the introduction course (or supervisor training) covers:

- Objectives and content of driving license training.

- Rules and structuring of private driving lessons

- Driving test requirements and how to prepare for these

- How to integrate theory during driving lessons

- Traffic safety factors and how to take these in account during skill development

- Environmental considerations, like eco-friendly driving

- Efficient techniques for the supervisor and how he/she can adapt to the student’s skills

- How and when the supervisor should interfere while the student is driving

- Legal (juridistic) and moral (being a good rolemodel) responsibilities of the supervisor

- What the supervisor’s role exactly entails and what is expected from the supervisor from an educational and safety perspective

- Combining private and school driving lessons

- Expected student mindset in regards to both safety and learning

- Educational topics like alcohol, drugs, vehicle knowledge, and fatigue 

Frequently asked questions

What is a learner’s permit?

This permit is required for both the supervisor and the student for private driving lessons.

How do I get a learner’s permit?

You need to fill in some personal information (personnumber, adress, etc.) and a health declaration.

How long is a learner’s permit valid?

The learner’s permit is valid for 5 years.

Do I need to carry the learner’s permit with me at all times?

Yes, while driving you always need to carry the learner’s permit with you.

How long time does it take before I actually get the learner’s permit?

You'll receive the permit within about two weeks after applying.

How much does a learners permit cost?

The learner’s permit is free. You do however need to a vision/eye test, this test costs around 200 sek.

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What is a supervisor training (or ’introduction course’)?

A course both the supervisor and student must have underwent in order to be allowed to do private driving lessons.

How much does a introduction course cost?

The price of this course may vary but can roughly cost around 400 to 600 sek per person.

How long is an introduction course valid once I have done it?

This course 2 will take at least 3 hours and is valid for 5 years.

How old do I have to be for an introduction course?

You need to be at least 15 years and 9 months old.

What happens in an introduction course?

Here are some of the issues that will be adressed during an introduction course; traffic safety, how to implement theory and the driving licence requirements, how to implement an effective learning structure, the roles and responsibilities of both the supervisor and student.

How much time does an introduction course take?

The course takes at least 3 hours.

What do I learn during an introduction course?

These are examples of subjects you will learn about at an introduction course; traffic safety, how to implement theory and the driving licence requirements, how to implement an effective learning structure, the roles and responsibilities of both the supervisor and student.

Where can I do the introduction course?

Most driving schools offer this course.

Can I do the introduction course in English?

Yes, some driving schools offer this course in English, contact your local driving school first to be sure they also offer it in English.

What are the requirements for someone to be a supervisor?

You should; be at least 24 years old, have went to an introduction course within the last 5 years, have a valid Swedish or other EES driving licence, have had the driving licence for at least 5 years witin the previous 10 years.

When can someone not be approved to become a supervisor?

Even if you meet the requirements to become a supervisor, you can still be benied for being a supervisor. For instance if you;

- If your driver's license has been revoked for more than three months in the last three years due to a major traffic violation like severe speeding.

- If your license has been revoked in the last three years due to drunk driving, a serious crime, or being deemed unreliable regarding sobriety.

- If your license has been valid under a breathalyzer lock condition in the last three years.

- If you already have valid approvals for five other students.