- You must complete risk training before you take the Theory test (Kunskapsprov) and the driving test.
- Planning tip: do Risk 1 early (it supports theory study), and do Risk 2 later when you can drive confidently.
- Risk training is registered digitally by the provider.
0.3 Risk Education B (Risk 1 & Risk 2): purpose and content
Unit 0 / Lesson 0.3 — Risk training (Risk 1 & Risk 2)
Sweden requires two-part risk training before you can take the Theory test (Kunskapsprov) and the driving test for Category B. This lesson explains what Risk 1 and Risk 2 include, and how the same risk-thinking appears in the theory exam.
📦 Unit: 0 🧭 Mapping: EX, PF, TS ⚠️ Exam risk: Very high (fatigue + speed + slippery conditions)
What it consists of
Risk 1 (behaviour) • Risk 2 (slippery road)
Two parts, different focus, both required.
Validity
Up to 5 years (or until you get the licence)
If it expires, you must redo it before the tests.
What you will be able to do after this lesson
- Explain the difference between Risk 1 (Riskettan) and Risk 2 (Risktvåan / Halkbana).
- Know when risk training must be completed in the process.
- Recognise how risk thinking becomes theory questions (fatigue, alcohol/drugs, speed, road conditions).
- Make safe decisions using a simple model: stop → think → choose the safest option.
- Avoid typical errors: “I’m careful” excuses, underestimating speed, and overconfidence on winter roads.
🧠 Risk 1 (Riskettan) — what it is about
- Alcohol & drugs
- Fatigue / microsleep
- Distractions and risk behaviour
- Attitudes, peer pressure, and “shortcuts”
🧊 Risk 2 (Risktvåan / Halkbana) — what it is about
- Speed vs stopping distance
- Vehicle stability and control on low grip
- Driving in different road and weather conditions
- Practical insight: why “it felt slow” can still be dangerous
Common exam traps
Trap #1: “Risk training is just a formality.”
The Theory test is full of risk-based decisions: fatigue, speed adaptation, winter grip, distractions.
Trap #2: “I can do risk training whenever; it doesn’t affect booking.”
Risk training must be done before you can take the Theory test and the driving test (and must still be valid).
Trap #3: “If I drive slowly, I can ignore slippery-road risks.”
Low grip affects braking and steering even at moderate speeds. The safest answer is often: reduce speed earlier, increase distance, be smooth.
Trap #4: “Coffee fixes fatigue.”
The exam expects: stop, take a proper break, change driver if possible, and never push through microsleep risk.
The Theory test is full of risk-based decisions: fatigue, speed adaptation, winter grip, distractions.
Trap #2: “I can do risk training whenever; it doesn’t affect booking.”
Risk training must be done before you can take the Theory test and the driving test (and must still be valid).
Trap #3: “If I drive slowly, I can ignore slippery-road risks.”
Low grip affects braking and steering even at moderate speeds. The safest answer is often: reduce speed earlier, increase distance, be smooth.
Trap #4: “Coffee fixes fatigue.”
The exam expects: stop, take a proper break, change driver if possible, and never push through microsleep risk.
Risk training in the driving-licence process (click to expand)
1) When do you need to complete Risk 1 & Risk 2?
2) Risk 1 (Riskettan): the exam-relevant takeaways
- Alcohol/drugs: impairment, slower reactions, worse judgement, higher crash risk.
- Fatigue: reduced attention, delayed reactions, microsleep. If you feel it: stop.
- Distraction: phone use, passengers, navigation, “just one message”. Exam logic: avoid tasks while driving.
- Attitudes: stress, impatience, peer pressure. The exam favours: defensive driving and margin.
3) Risk 2 (Risktvåan / Halkbana): what you’re supposed to learn
- How quickly grip disappears on ice/wet/packed snow and how long it takes to regain control.
- Why speed is the main factor behind stopping distance and crash severity.
- Why you must be smooth: gentle steering, progressive braking, early decisions.
- How to adapt: lower speed earlier, increase distance, and avoid sudden manoeuvres.
4) Validity: what happens if time passes?
- Your risk training is valid until the day you get your driving licence, or for a maximum of five years.
- If it expires before you pass, you must redo it before taking the tests.
Key concepts (🇬🇧 English + 🇸🇪 Svenska)
These words appear in booking steps, school communication, and theory questions about risk.
🇬🇧 Risk training
🇸🇪 Riskutbildning
🇸🇪 Riskutbildning
EX
Mandatory two-part training required before the tests for Category B.
🇬🇧 Risk 1
🇸🇪 Riskettan (del 1)
🇸🇪 Riskettan (del 1)
PF
About alcohol/drugs, fatigue, and risk behaviours (attitudes & choices).
🇬🇧 Risk 2
🇸🇪 Risktvåan (del 2) / Halkbana
🇸🇪 Risktvåan (del 2) / Halkbana
TS
About speed, safety, and driving in different road/weather conditions (includes slippery-road training).
🇬🇧 Slippery road
🇸🇪 Halt väglag
🇸🇪 Halt väglag
TS
Low grip on ice/snow/wet surfaces; requires speed reduction and smoother control.
🇬🇧 Microsleep
🇸🇪 Mikrosömn
🇸🇪 Mikrosömn
PF
A brief involuntary sleep episode—extremely dangerous while driving.
🇬🇧 Distraction
🇸🇪 Distraktion
🇸🇪 Distraktion
PF
Anything that steals attention (phone, passengers, tasks). Exam logic: minimise tasks while driving.
🇬🇧 Speed adaptation
🇸🇪 Hastighetsanpassning
🇸🇪 Hastighetsanpassning
TS
Adjust speed to visibility, road condition, traffic, and your own ability.
🇬🇧 Stopping distance
🇸🇪 Stoppsträcka
🇸🇪 Stoppsträcka
TS
Reaction distance + braking distance; grows quickly with speed and low grip.