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Truth behind terrifying viral video of Scandinavian driving test that people don’t believe is real

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Published 16:15 29 May 2025 GMT+1

Truth behind terrifying viral video of Scandinavian driving test that people don’t believe is real

A video of the 'Halkbana' section of the Swedish driving test has done the rounds and terrified users

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

There's a section of the Swedish driving test that looks all too outrageous for most people to believe.

But yet, it's actually one of the most crucial parts of getting a driving license in the Scandinavian nation.

If you thought that the tests in the UK are too much pressure and stress-inducing, what's known as 'Halkbana' might push you over the edge.

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It's as intimidating as it sounds, and something that might seem like a practical joke at first.

Snow doesn't fall as often in Britain as it does in the countries north of us, but with weeks or months of snowfall every year projected, people that live anywhere near the Arctic Circle have to be prepared.

Every driver in Sweden will have passed this tricky test (X)
Every driver in Sweden will have passed this tricky test (X)

Halkbana translates to 'the slippery road' in English, and involves driving along, you guessed it, a slippery road.

It's a scary prospect to face as someone who barely knows how to drive at all, but it's a legal requirement in various Scandinavian countries, though they take different names.

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Classified as 'Risk 2' in the test, it's the practical element and ensures that you can stay comfortable at the wheel in any situation or environment that befalls you.

It's mandatory and part of the risk education that is required so you can get a Swedish driver's license, according to My Driving Academy.

In the video doing the rounds on social media, cars can be seen skidding across a wet, slippery surface, with the goal of controlling the car as much as possible.

Icy roads are no strangers to the northern nations, and while most of the world has no training, drivers must practice their skills and reactions in a car when sliding about.

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The gut-wrenching driving test looks absolutely terrifying (X)
The gut-wrenching driving test looks absolutely terrifying (X)

To pass, you must successfully demonstrate that you can be comfortable with how the car works, road surfaces, and changes in behaviour.

'Risk 2' takes about three to four hours altogether in a driving test, and can be done in both automatic and manual cars.

You'll fail the test if you fail to show that you can adapt to changes in conditions, don't have full control of the car, or struggle to drive at varying speeds in different conditions.

You must also explain the risks involved and what the solutions are.

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Basically, a lot more goes into Swedish driving tests compared to ones over in Britain, which makes sense with how brutal their winters can be.

Don't think I could stomach the Halkbana, though.

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Topics: Cars, Driving, Social Media

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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