uppkörda

Uppkörda is a Swedish informal term used to describe people who have passed the practical driving test and obtained a driving license. The word is commonly heard in everyday speech, media, and among peers, but it is not an official designation. It specifically refers to those who have completed the uppkörningen, the final practical test for car licensing.

The concept sits within the broader process of obtaining a driving license in Sweden. To reach the uppkörning, a candidate typically must hold a körkortstillstånd (license permit), complete required theory study and riskutbildningar, and pass both a theory test (teoriprov) and the practical driving test (uppkörning). The uppkörning assesses safe driving skills, traffic awareness, and adherence to laws. Upon successful completion, the national licensing authority issues the driver’s license.

Usage and nuance vary by context. The term is generally neutral, used to denote achievement in becoming licensed without implying a person’s overall character. It can appear in casual conversation, news reports, or social media when noting someone’s recent attainment of a driver’s license. As with many colloquial terms, regional differences in usage and tone may occur.

See also: Driving license in Sweden, Theory test, Practical driving test, Riskutbildning.