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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Sweden
True/false 17 Sweden 31 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 638
Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

601. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It applies the parking brake.
It increases engine braking.
It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

602. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

Vehicles in a junction lose priority.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.
Junctions may only be entered at low speed.
✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

603. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

A shorter steering ratio.
Higher tyre pressure.
Automatic parking-brake operation.
✓ Greater engine braking.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

604. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.
✓ The noise may frighten them.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

605. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It decreases the distance needed to stop.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
It affects braking distance only on wet roads.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

606. What should you do when driving near a school area?

✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
Watch only for children already on the road.
Use your horn so children stay away from traffic.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

607. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

✓ Moped.
Car.
Motorcycle.
Bus.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

608. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Exterior mirror adjustment.
Power-steering control.
Cruise control.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

609. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Level with the shoulders.
As low as possible.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Behind the neck only.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

610. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.
Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

611. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

612. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
Lumbar support.
✓ Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

613. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

Press the brake and accelerator together.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.
Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.
Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.

When moving off, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when moving off
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How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

614. How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

✓ It can increase the energy needed to move the vehicle.
It improves braking efficiency.
It reduces aerodynamic drag.
It always reduces fuel consumption.

Extra weight generally requires more energy when accelerating and climbing. Removing unnecessary heavy items can help reduce fuel or energy consumption while keeping all essential equipment in the vehicle.

Extra luggage adding weight to a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

615. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Cruise control.
Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

616. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It increases engine power.
It selects a lower gear automatically.
It releases the clutch.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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What is black ice?

617. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
A dark patch of wet asphalt.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

618. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Sweden?

619. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Sweden?

✓ No wording.
GIVE WAY.
STOP.
YIELD.

Give-way signs in Sweden normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

620. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

To keep the windscreen clear.
✓ To see better and be seen by others.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

621. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before braking to a stop.
While the vehicle is still moving slowly.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

622. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Wait until you feel more confident.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
✓ Do not drive.
Drive only on familiar roads.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

623. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

624. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Sweden?

625. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Sweden?

Yes, for all cyclists.
Yes, for all adults.
✓ No.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Sweden, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

626. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.
Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

627. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
Let the load extend as far as necessary.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

628. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Follow another vehicle that starts overtaking ahead of you.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

629. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

630. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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Are headlights required during the day in Sweden?

631. Are headlights required during the day in Sweden?

✓ Yes.
No.

Drivers in Sweden are generally required to use daytime running lights or dipped headlights during the day.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

632. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

633. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The windscreen-wiper control.
✓ The lighting control.
The rear-window demister.
The hazard warning switch.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

634. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
To make drivers give way wherever you cross.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

635. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Brake only when the vehicle ahead begins braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

636. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

Sideways so they can get off more easily.
✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
Standing on the footrests when the road is uneven.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

637. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To select reverse gear.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To apply the service brakes.
To unlock the steering.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

638. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
The engine switches off.
The transmission selects Park.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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