DL - Driving examination

The passenger car driver's qualification consists of a theory test and a driving test performed in traffic. The first step in the moped driving test is a theory test, and you can get a driver's license by passing the handling test. Those who hold a motorcycle license must pass a theory, handling and driving test in traffic.

Theory test

You can take the driver's license theory test once your driver's license permit has been approved. If you do not have a previous driver's license in Finland, you must also complete the EAS traffic theory lessons before the theory test.

The theory test is conducted at Ajovarma's office.
The exam has a time limit of 30 minutes and the B exam contains three areas:
  • Multiple choice questions 15 (max. mistakes 4)
  • Risk task questions 5 (max. errors 1)
  • Situational tasks (pictures) 50 (max. errors 7)


    • You take the theory test at Ajovarma's office. You need a photo ID for the theory test (e.g. passport, previous driver's license or photo identification card). Also bring the EAS certificate from the course of the first driver's license (Traficom E112) to the test if you do not have a previous driver's license. In the theory test, you have 30 minutes to answer all the questions. If you have a dyslexia or your native language is not Finnish, Swedish or English, you can take the theory test as an oral test. This gives you a total of 60 minutes to take the exam and the possibility to use an official interpreter if necessary. There must be an official certificate of dyslexia. You will receive the result immediately after the exam is over.

    You can buy a practice program for the theory test at the driving school



    Driving test

    You can take the car driving test after you have passed the theory test and completed the required driving exercises as well as the RTK risk awareness training program.

    The car driving test is performed in traffic and includes normal driving-related issues.
  • In the passenger car driving test, 65 minutes are reserved for the qualification
  • You must drive yourself in all traffic situations, socially, safely and economically
  • You will receive feedback and the test result immediately after the test


    • The most common reasons for driving test rejection:

    Passing a stopped or parked vehicle in front of a crosswalk without stopping

    If the vehicle has stopped or is parked in front of a crosswalk, you must stop next to it before you can continue driving.

    Slow down when visibility to the crosswalk is limited. If the vehicle in front of the crosswalk is less than 5 meters from the crosswalk, you must come to a complete stop.

    Passing a red traffic light

    When the light of the traffic signal is red, you must not pass it.

    You are not allowed to enter the intersection when the traffic light turns yellow. If you have already driven to the intersection and the light changed to yellow, continue your journey. After the yellow light, the light changes to red. Remember to watch the rearview mirror and avoid sudden braking.

    STOP - failure to comply with mandatory stop

    A stop sign obliges you to stop completely whether there is traffic or not.

    Just slowing down is not enough. Each driver must stop in his turn before entering the intersection. When you stop, count slowly '1, 2, 3' before looking the traffic on main street and getting ready to go. Stopping must be done just before the crosswalk or at the white stop line.

    Passing the traffic divider from the wrong side

    The traffic divider is a regulatory sign in the intersection area and tells you from which side you can pass it.

    Before turning, the traffic divider makes it easier to understand the structure of the intersection. After turning left, the traffic divider helps to find the nearest suitable lane.

    Wrong driving order

    When you drive into an intersection with a duty to give way (yield sign), you must observe carefully and indicate your intention to give way. If you are driving on the main road, avoid sudden braking.

    Learn the traffic rules of driving order perfectly. You should find the yield signs in good time. A driver who is about to turn to left must give way for oncoming traffic. Also when turning left at traffic lights.

    Prohibited driving

    It is important to notice traffic signs that are prohibited from driving in a vehicle, prohibited driving direction and prohibited from driving in a motor vehicle.

    The driver must pay attention to all traffic signs at an early stage. This is important so that you can plan your driving. It may be impossible to read the text of the additional sign from further away (additional panel text is in Finnish and sometimes also in Swedish), so you should pay attention to the prohibition sign and continue traveling in the other direction.

    Wrong grouping

    The correct driving line before turning is an important part of driving safety.

    Grouping involves choosing the right lane and choosing the right lane within the lane. By clearly grouping, you improve driving safety and help other drivers. Other drivers can pass you easily and safely.

    Safety distance too short

    Keep a sufficient safety distance to the driver in front. When passing parked cars, leave a safety distance.

    The safety distance to the driver in front should be at least 3 seconds. At city speed this means about 30 meters, but on the highway a distance of up to 100 meters is needed. The safety distance is especially important when changing lanes. When you pass a parked car, be prepared that the car door may open.

    Accidentally changing lanes at an intersection

    If there are several lanes turning in the same direction, you should keep your own lane. You cannot exceptionally leave the intersection to the other lane. Changing lanes is also prohibited at a roundabout with regulatory signs.

    Already before driving into the intersection, make sure where the adjacent lanes turn. Drive at a suitable speed so that you can see the road markings and, in winter, the road signs above the road.

    Speeding

    If your driving speed is +10 km/h over the speed limit or if you drive often little bit over the limit, the driving test must be rejected.

    Remember to follow the speed limits. A good way is to say it out loud by mentioning the new speed limit. This way you will be able to remember it longer. If the car tells you about the speed limit with a camera and navigation with data, make sure that the speed is correct. The car may give incorrect speeds.

    Reversing dangerous way

    When reversing, visibility is usually poor and the situations behind can surprise you. In the event of an accident, the person reversing is generally to blame.

    When reversing, the speed should be kept slow. Crawl the car calmly and always stop when necessary. Even before canceling, try to make sure that traffic is not approaching from the side. By engaging the reverse gear, the reversing light behind the car automatically lights up and the car's parking sensors and cameras are activated.

    Changing lanes without observations

    Before changing lanes, signal that you are going to change lanes (indicator). Check the rear view mirror and then the side mirror. Finally, check your lane by looking over your shoulder (blind spot area) before changing lanes.

    The driver who change the lane must give way. If you are not sure whether you are changing lanes, or just moving within the lane, you can still check over the shoulder. Often the worst mistakes happen when the driver doesn't know he's changing lanes.

    Not to give way for bus leaving the stop

    You must give way to a bus that starts from a stop when the speed limit is 60 km/h or less. Try to avoid sudden stopping when you give way.

    If you see a bus at the bus stop ahead, slow down with engine braking and prepare to give way to the bus. The bus driver should warn you by flashing the indicator to the left before moving off. Often the bus driver might signal to the left about a second before the bus moves. Anticipate and slow down in time.

    At an equal crossing, poor observation or not giving way

    At an equal crossing, you must observe carefully that no one approaches from the right. And give way to all traffic approaching from the right.

    At an equal crossing, the person driving from the right drives first. When visibility is obstructed, you will need to slow down considerably to see to the right. In Espoo, equal crossings are usually only on small city streets, and the speed limit on these streets is a maximum of 30 km/h. Often there are no bus routes on these streets.

    Weak observations of light traffic

    The driving test is rejected if the observations to see light traffic users (pedestrians and cyclists) are too weak.

    Especially when turning from an intersection, you must observe light traffic by turning your head. Make sure the bicycle is not approaching you from behind. Remember to check the road behind the A-pillar before driving over the crosswalk.

    Driving in the opposite lane

    Driving a car in the oncoming lane is dangerous and surprises other road users.

    The Traffic law obliges you to drive as close to the right edge as is safe to drive. In practice, this means the right-hand lane. By driving on the right side, you will not accidentally drive into the oncoming lane. You can only use the left lane on a one-way road. In Espoo, only Tapiola has normal one-way roads.

    Weak vehicle handling skills

    You must be able to control the car independently.

    In the driving test, it is assumed that the candidate can drive a car smoothly and knows how to use the car's controls. In particular, driving a car with a manual transmission should be practiced enough so that you can fully concentrate on the traffic. However, if you accidentally turn off the car, start it and continue driving. The driving test is not rejected, if the car shuts down once or twice. But if the start is very slow, you are disturbing the traffic and test is rejected.

    Too slow speed when joining the motorway

    The person joining the motorway must increase their speed already in the acceleration lane to match the speed of those driving on the motorway.

    Driving too slowly when joining the highway disturbs other traffic and can cause dangerous situations. Pay attention to the traffic signs that tell you about joining the highway in time, so that you can prepare for joining.

    Focus on driving, not on the driving test!

    Pay for the driving test to Ajovarma already before the test through the link you received in the email or at the Ajovarma office. Remember to take your photo ID card with you to the driving test. Before the driving test, you must fill in the self-assessment form E100. In the driving test, driving safety, sociality and economy are observed in particular. If you realize that you have made a mistake, continue to focus on driving. Driving in the wrong direction is not a mistake as long as you follow the traffic rules.

    If your driving instructor recommends more practice, you should listen to his advice. You should prepare well for the driving test.




    Handling tests AM120 ja A


    Moped and motorcycle handling tests.
    See the accompanying instructional videos:
  • Handling tests are in an area closed to traffic
  • The speeds given in the tasks must be followed





    • Ajovarma offices and addresses

    ESPOO, Hannus

    Espoo Ajovarma is located next to Finnoo in Hannus. The address is Hannuspelto 14. Motonet Korjaamo is in the same building. Next to Ajovarma is Motonet's store and nearby is also Länsiauto's car store. The nearest metro stations are Kaitaa and Finnoo (approx. 1.3 km walk).

    VANTAA, Kaivoksela

    Vantaa Ajovarma is nearby in Silvola, next to Kaivoksela. The address is Vetokuja 2. Ajovarma's office is in the same building as the ALD car store, and next to it is Tesla's car sales. Myyrmäki railway station is about 2 km away.

    HELSINKI, Malmi

    Malmi Ajovarma can be found next to the old Malmi airport in the Tattariharju industrial area. The address is Takoraudantie 1. Behind Vianor and Wurth shops. Malmi railway station is about 2.5 km away.

    HELSINKI, Herttoniemi

    In Herttoniemi, Helsinki, Ajovarma is about a 700m walking distance from the Herttoniemi metro station. The address is Lämmittäjänkatu 2 B. Next door are the car dealerships Bavaria and Länsiauto. You can get to Ajovarma's office from the front door of the building and the office is located on the 5th floor.

    LOHJA

    Lohja Ajovarma's office is in the Lempola shopping district. Lempola is along the Turku highway from the center in the direction of Helsinki. The address is Lehmijärventie 4. Nearby is Stark Lohja, K-Supermarket Lempola, S-Market Lempola and Tokmanni.

    JÄRVENPÄÄ

    Järvenpää's Ajovarma is in the industrial area of Mikonpello. The address is Mikontie 10. The center of Järvenpää and the train station are about 3 km away.




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