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What is Risk 1 (Riskettan)?
Risk 1 is a mandatory theoretical training module required for anyone obtaining a category B (car) driving licence in Sweden. Unlike Risk 2, which is a practical skid-training session, Risk 1 is a classroom-style, discussion-based course focused on how alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and risk-taking attitudes affect driving ability and road safety.
The course is designed to raise awareness of the real-world consequences of impaired or distracted driving, and to encourage new drivers to reflect honestly on their own attitudes and behaviours behind the wheel.
What does the course cover?
During the Risk 1 course in English, you will cover the same core topics required by the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), presented and discussed in clear, accessible English.
- The effects of alcohol and other drugs on reaction time and judgement
- How fatigue and tiredness impair driving performance
- Group pressure, attitudes, and risk-taking behaviour on the road
- The real consequences of traffic accidents for drivers, passengers, and families
- Group discussion and reflection on personal driving attitudes and habits
Who should take Risk 1 in English?
Our English-language Risk 1 course is ideal for international residents of Stockholm, expats, exchange students, and anyone who feels more comfortable engaging with detailed safety and psychology-related content in English rather than Swedish. Since the course relies heavily on group discussion, following it in your strongest language ensures you get the full benefit of the training rather than simply sitting through it passively.
How long does the course take and how do I book it?
The Risk 1 course typically takes around three to four hours and is completed in a single session. YDA Trafikskola runs regular English-language sessions in Stockholm on both weekdays and weekends, making it easy to fit the course around your work or study schedule.
You can book Risk 1 in English as a standalone course, even if you are completing the rest of your driving licence training with a different driving school, or as part of one of our full licence packages.
How long is the Risk 1 certificate valid?
Once completed, your Risk 1 certificate is valid for five years. If you haven’t passed your driving test within that period, you will need to retake the course. It’s therefore worth planning your Risk 1 course at a sensible point in your overall driving licence timeline — not so early that the certificate expires before your test, but early enough that it doesn’t hold up your progress.
Why take Risk 1 seriously?
Traffic accidents linked to alcohol, drugs, and driver fatigue remain among the leading causes of serious road accidents in Sweden and worldwide. Risk 1 gives new drivers an early opportunity to reflect on these risks before they ever get behind the wheel unsupervised, which is why the Swedish Transport Agency treats it as a mandatory, non-negotiable part of licence training for every applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a Swedish driving licence permit before I can take Risk 1?
No, you don’t need an approved learner’s permit (körkortstillstånd) before attending Risk 1. Many students choose to take the course early in their driving journey.
2. Is the English-language course accepted the same way as the Swedish version?
Yes, the certificate issued is identical in legal validity regardless of which language the course was delivered in.
3. How long is the certificate valid?
The Risk 1 certificate is valid for five years from the date you complete the course.
4. Can I take Risk 1 in English even if the rest of my training is in Swedish, or vice versa?
Yes, you’re free to combine an English-language Risk 1 course with Swedish-language driving lessons, or any other combination that suits you.
5. Is Risk 1 practical or theoretical?
Risk 1 is entirely theoretical and discussion-based, delivered in a classroom setting with no practical driving involved.
6. Do you also offer Risk 2 in English?
Please contact us directly to check current availability for English-language Risk 2 (skid-training) sessions in the Stockholm area.
7. How do I book my place on an English Risk 1 course?
Simply get in touch with YDA Trafikskola through our website or by phone, and we’ll help you find a session that fits your schedule.
