Risk 1 and Risk 2 in Sweden: Complete English Guide
Learn everything you need to know about Risk 1 (Riskettan) and Risk 2 (Risktvåan) for a Swedish category B driving licence. Understand riskutbildning, halkbana, validity and booking, and download our free 50-page Risk 1 & Risk 2 Sweden PDF in English.
Download the Risk 1 & Risk 2 Sweden PDF
Download our free Risk 1 and Risk 2 Sweden PDF for English-speaking learners preparing for a Swedish category B driving licence. The 50-page guide explains Riskettan, Risktvåan, halkbana, speed, stopping distance, fatigue, alcohol, grip, winter driving and road-safety risks with visual explanations, scenarios and knowledge checks.
Free to read and download. No registration is required. The guide is supplementary study material and does not replace compulsory Risk 1 or Risk 2 training with an authorised provider.
What are Risk 1 and Risk 2 in Sweden?
Risk 1 and Risk 2 are the two compulsory parts of Swedish risk training for a category B driving licence. Risk 1, commonly called Riskettan, focuses on alcohol, drugs, fatigue and other risky behaviour. Risk 2, commonly called Risktvåan, focuses on speed, safety and driving in different road and weather conditions. Practical skid training, commonly known as halkbana, forms part of Risk 2.
The official Swedish term is riskutbildning. Both parts must be completed and valid before the category B theory test and must also remain valid for the practical driving test.
What is included in the free 50-page Risk 1 & Risk 2 PDF?
The downloadable Risk 1 and Risk 2 PDF in English is designed to help learners understand the main risks and safety principles behind Swedish risk training before attending the compulsory courses.
- Alcohol and driving
- The morning after drinking
- Drugs and medicines
- Fatigue and concentration
- Warning signs of fatigue
- High-risk times for tiredness
- Mobile phones and distraction
- Stress, anger and emotions
- Peer pressure
- Risk-taking and overconfidence
- Young and inexperienced drivers
- Risk 1 scenarios and knowledge checks
- Risk 2 and halkbana
- Speed and road safety
- Reaction distance
- Braking distance
- Total stopping distance
- How speed changes risk
- Grip and road surfaces
- Black ice
- Winter driving in Sweden
- Tyres and grip
- ABS and emergency braking
- Cornering and vehicle control
- Following distance
- Collision forces and seat belts
- Risk 2 scenarios and knowledge checks
The PDF also includes Swedish risk-training vocabulary, preparation checklists, practical safety explanations and guidance on how Risk 1 and Risk 2 connect with the Swedish driving-licence process.
What is Risk 1 (Riskettan) in Sweden?
Risk 1, also known as Riskettan, is the first part of compulsory risk training for a Swedish category B driving licence. It focuses mainly on human factors, behaviour and conditions that can make driving unsafe.
What does Risk 1 cover?
- Alcohol and driving
- Illegal drugs
- Medicines that can affect driving
- Fatigue and microsleep
- Driver attitudes
- Risk-taking
- Peer pressure
- Distraction
- Personal responsibility
Risk 1 is primarily about understanding why drivers make unsafe decisions and how those decisions can be prevented before a dangerous traffic situation develops.
Is Risk 1 a theory course?
Risk 1 is mainly theory-, discussion- and reflection-based. The purpose is not simply to memorise facts but to understand how behaviour, physical condition and decisions affect road safety.
What is Risk 2 (Risktvåan) in Sweden?
Risk 2, commonly called Risktvåan, is the second compulsory part of Swedish category B risk training. It is practical and experience-based and focuses on speed, safety, grip and difficult driving conditions.
Halkbana is included in Risk 2, but Risk 2 is more than skid training. The purpose is to understand the relationship between speed, grip, road conditions and the driver’s ability to avoid dangerous situations.
What does Risk 2 cover?
- Speed and road safety
- Reaction distance
- Braking distance
- Stopping distance
- Grip and road surfaces
- Slippery conditions
- Vehicle control
- Difficult road and weather conditions
- Safety margins
Risk 1 vs Risk 2: What is the difference?
| Topic | Risk 1 | Risk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish name | Riskettan | Risktvåan |
| Format | Theory, discussion and reflection | Practical and experience-based |
| Main focus | Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and risky behaviour | Speed, safety, grip and difficult conditions |
| Halkbana | No | Yes |
| Required for B licence | Yes | Yes |
Do you need Risk 1 and Risk 2 before the theory test?
Yes. Both parts of compulsory category B risk training must be completed and valid before you take the theory test. They must also remain valid when you take the practical driving test.
For the full licence process, see our step-by-step guide to getting a driving licence in Sweden .
How long are Risk 1 and Risk 2 valid in Sweden?
A completed category B risk course is valid until the day your driving licence is issued or for a maximum of five years.
Do not confuse the validity period of Risk 1 and Risk 2 with the validity period of a passed theory test.
For category B theory tests passed on or after 19 August 2026, a passed theory test is valid for one year. This is separate from the maximum five-year validity of risk training.
When should you take Risk 1 and Risk 2?
Risk training is generally most useful after you have gained some theory knowledge and driving experience. This makes it easier to connect the course content with real traffic situations.
A useful preparation order
- Obtain the required learner’s permit.
- Begin studying Swedish driving theory.
- Learn road signs and priority rules.
- Practise driving regularly.
- Complete Risk 1.
- Complete Risk 2 when you have sufficient driving experience.
- Continue practising theory questions.
- Take the required tests while your risk training is valid.
Can you take Risk 1 and Risk 2 in English?
Some authorised providers offer Risk 1 and Risk 2 in English. Language availability varies, so you should always confirm the course language directly with the provider before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is Risk 1 fully available in English?
- Is Risk 2 fully available in English?
- Are practical instructions explained in English?
- What identification should I bring?
- What is included in the price?
- What are the cancellation rules?
How do you book Risk 1 and Risk 2?
Risk training must be carried out by an authorised provider. You can arrange the course through a driving school or contact an authorised provider yourself.
How Risk 1 and Risk 2 connect to the Swedish theory test
Risk training and the theory test are different requirements, but they share many road-safety concepts. Topics such as alcohol, fatigue, driver behaviour, speed, stopping distance, grip, road conditions and safety margins are relevant to both safe driving and theory preparation.
Official information about Risk 1 and Risk 2
Engelskakorkort.se is an independent English-language study platform. Always verify current legal requirements and booking information with Swedish authorities.
Last reviewed: 11 September 2026.
Risk 1 and Risk 2 Sweden: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Risk 1 mandatory in Sweden?
Yes. Risk 1 is a compulsory part of category B risk training.
Is Risk 2 mandatory in Sweden?
Yes. Risk 2 is also compulsory for category B.
Do I need Risk 1 and Risk 2 before the theory test?
Yes. Both parts must be completed and valid before the category B theory test.
How long are Risk 1 and Risk 2 valid?
They are valid until your licence is issued or for a maximum of five years.
What is Riskettan?
Riskettan is another name for Risk 1 and focuses on alcohol, drugs, fatigue and risky behaviour.
What is Risktvåan?
Risktvåan is another name for Risk 2 and focuses on speed, safety, grip and difficult driving conditions.
Is Risk 2 the same as halkbana?
Halkbana is part of Risk 2, but Risk 2 covers more than skid training.
Can you take Risk 1 and Risk 2 in English?
Some authorised providers offer the courses in English. Confirm the language before booking.
Where can I download a Risk 1 and Risk 2 Sweden PDF in English?
You can download the free 50-page Risk 1 & Risk 2 in Sweden – Complete English Guide directly from Engelskakorkort.se. The PDF covers Riskettan, Risktvåan, halkbana and key Swedish road-safety topics.
Is the Risk 1 and Risk 2 PDF free?
Yes. The 50-page English PDF is free to download and does not require registration.
Does the PDF replace compulsory Risk 1 or Risk 2 training?
No. It is study material and does not count as completion of compulsory risk training.
Download the Free Risk Guide and Prepare for Your Theory Test
Use our free 50-page Risk 1 & Risk 2 PDF together with English theory lessons, traffic signs and explained practice questions.