trafiklärare

Trafiklärare is the professional term for a driving instructor in Sweden. They typically work at registered trafikskolor (driving schools) and are responsible for teaching both theory and practical driving skills, with a focus on safety, traffic rules, and responsible behavior on the road. Trainees may learn to drive cars, motorcycles, or heavy vehicles, depending on the instructor’s specialization and qualifications.

To work as a trafiklärare in Sweden, one must be licensed by the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen). The path usually involves completing an approved utbildning för körlärare (driving instructor education) and passing a körlärarexamen (driving instructor exam). Instructors must follow national curricula for traffic education and engage in ongoing professional development. They are also involved in delivering mandatory riskutbildning, including riskutbildning del I and del II, which introduce new drivers to hazards, alcohol and drug impairment, fatigue, and defensive driving.

Typical duties include planning and delivering theory lessons on traffic rules, signs, and driving theory; conducting practical behind-the-wheel training across different road environments (urban, rural, and highway); supervising learner drivers, giving feedback, and assessing progress. Trafiklärare prepare students for theory tests and practical driving tests, and tailor instruction to individual needs, abilities, and learning pace. They also emphasize safe driving habits, hazard perception, vehicle control, and decision-making under varying traffic conditions. In addition, instructors may collaborate with exam centers and provide guidance on how to meet licensing requirements.

Overall, trafiklärare play a central role in road safety by shaping new drivers’ knowledge, risk awareness, and driving behavior, contributing to reduced accident risk and a better traffic culture. See also Trafikskola, Transportstyrelsen, Riskutbildning, Körkort.